Technical Coordinator

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: General Lab-Days-Ref Lab Work Shift: Day Job Category: Lab

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility. Excellent reading, writing and math abilities. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension. Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization. Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly. Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills. Basic computer skills. Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and/or assessment as defined by the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Coordinator I Associate degree in a medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with four (4) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub‑specialty area OR Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility. For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience in that discipline is required. Technical Coordinator II Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR Two (2) years’ experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty/sub‑specialty area. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility. For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of experience in that discipline is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Laboratory Sciences of Arizona