Laboratory Coordinator, Acute

Laboratory Coordinator, Acute

Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Full Time | Varied Hours

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.

Mayfield is located in western Kentucky, with access to Kentucky Lake, the Ohio River, and the Mississippi River. The area offers outdoor recreation, arts, and living history opportunities.

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We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

The Laboratory Coordinator shall perform and demonstrate proficiency in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory, assist in instructing other personnel as assigned, and perform with a perceptive depth of clinical laboratory tests and procedures which require independent judgment and responsibility. Maintains the highest degree of quality patient care at all times. This position is also responsible for the LIS, including system file maintenance and the maintenance of the ongoing laboratory quality assurance program.

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.

• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Collects samples and analyzes bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments and automated equipment.
• Performs manual tests based on detailed instructions from a physician.
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician, registered nurse or other licensed person.
• Performs Quality Control work to ensure accuracy of equipment and tests performed.
• Assist Lab Assistants as needed.

• Associate's in MLT or Bachelor's in MT required
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science preferred
• AMLT Certification or Equivalent required within 1 year of hire
• ASCP or Equivalent preferred

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.