Job Description Summary

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily operations, organizing workflow, and ensuring the technical quality and timely delivery of laboratory services. This role maintains expertise in testing methodologies and actively participates in testing activities. Working closely with the supervisor, the coordinator oversees work processes and work groups within the laboratory. This role relays communications between management and staff, assists with technical and personnel problem resolution, and leads team-building efforts to foster an open and creative environment. The coordinator attends meetings to recommend workflow optimizations that enhance patient care. They assist with the validation, optimization, and implementation of highly complex, state-of-the-art technologies in a rapidly growing laboratory. As a subject matter expert on laboratory procedures, the coordinator troubleshoots testing and instrumentation issues. They share responsibility for training and competency assessments of laboratory staff and collaborate with the supervisor on performance management and quality issues. The coordinator ensures the laboratory is maintained in a constant state of readiness and compliance with all applicable accreditation standards.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience: At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant catagorical certification. Specialty Certification in Clinical Laboratory section preferred. NOTE: Completion of Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements for Medical Technologist IV/Specialist within 6 months in position.

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