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JOB TITLE: Laboratory Coordinator (JOB #3507)

Exempt: X Classified:

REPORTS TO: Clinical Services Manager

DEPT/DIV: Public Health/Clinical Services

STARTING SALARY: $14.83/hr

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Under CLIA guidelines, serves as general supervisor of a high complexity laboratory; responsible for day to day laboratory operations, under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager; performs standard, chemical, and bacteriological laboratory tests for public health department, following established policies and procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, testing, identification, reporting, and maintaining records of patient/client test results; adheres to and enforces CLIA guidelines; responsible for completion of proficiency testing program, assists in maintaining laboratory's CLIA certification, equipment maintenance schedules, and other requirements specified by the Laboratory Director or CLIA Consultant; obtain technical consultation from CLIA consultant; prepares all laboratory reports, maintains documentation required for Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures; assists in preparation of laboratory budget; monitors laboratory supplies; prepares and submits purchase requisitions; responsible for management, supervision, orientation, training, and evaluations of laboratory staff, including a phlebotomist; provide consultation to laboratory staff, resolves technical and quality assurance issues in accordance with policies; provides direct supervision of high complexity testing; monitors laboratory procedures to assure an acceptable level of analytic performance; responsible for remedial actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications. Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as required.Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to clients and a variety of specimens with communicable diseases. Exposure to a variety of laboratory chemicals and biomedical waste. Must be available to work Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., occasional evening and weekend hours. Must comply with department's employee immunization requirements.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge: Knowledge of modern laboratory techniques, practices and procedures; knowledge of microbiology; knowledge of standard, chemical, and bacteriological test; knowledge of CLIA procedures and guidelines, including proficiency testing.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to work independently; ability to make sound decisions and judgements based on established procedures and protocols and in compliance with CLIA guidelines; ability to effectively monitor and evaluate all laboratory practices and records; ability to establish effective work relationships and interact with a diverse group of employees; ability to effectively manage and supervise laboratory staff and effectively deal with the public; excellent written and oral communication skills required; ability to accurately perform required laboratory tests and phlebotomy by established protocols; ability to use a microscope, autoclave, centrifuge, CO2 incubator, needles, syringes, pipettes, stains, slides, calculator and other standard laboratory instruments/equipment.

Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears, cleans, files, sorts, and writes; frequently walks, sits, stands, and reaches; infrequently kneels, carries objects weighing up to 10 lbs., holds, and stoops.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in medical technology or chemical, physical or biological sciences preferred; one(1) year training/experience in high complexity testing; registered as a medical technologist (M.T.) by a nationally recognized certifying agency preferred; one year public health STD laboratory experience preferred; M.T. (ASCP) preferred; supervisor experience preferred; at least six months experience in dark field analysis preferred.

Other: Must submit a college transcript or diploma and M.T. certification with application. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

01213-P1-08-03-8833-6541651-921190 LabCoord_PH FR 05/06/08 I/O

The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.