Lab Support Coordinator Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Overview

A laboratory operations support position located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN with the primary responsibility of performing common technical tasks in a medical laboratory environment. Individuals in this role work closely with lab staff to prioritize tasks and complete those as assigned. Reliability and thoroughness are essential for success in this position and the ability to perform tasks as dictated by procedure.

Lab Coordinators are required to adhere to all Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and Lions Gift of Sight (LGS) policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. Lions Gift of Sight is an entity of the Department of Ophthalmology within the University of Minnesota Medical School.

This is a full time (40 hours/week) position with a variable schedule that may include day and weekend shifts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Instruments, Equipment, and general lab maintenance (40%).

Perform decontamination, inspection, lubrication, and maintenance of surgical instruments.

Wrap and sterilize equipment in accordance with AORN standards and stock instruments after sterilization.

Perform or coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually scheduled maintenance tasks related to facilities and equipment.

Perform or coordinate scheduled environmental monitoring (equipment and personnel).

Inventory & Supply (40%).

Perform general inventory tasks including receiving, inspecting, labeling of supplies, with particular attention to lot numbers and expiration dates.

Maintain supply levels in collaboration with team.

Attain necessary documentation from vendors and correspond with Quality team to clear supplies for use in a transplant environment.

Utilize supply management software to perform inventory related functions.

Prepare kits for laboratory processing and tissue recovery procedures. Ensure accuracy during kit construction. Ensure shipped items meet specifications, are unexpired, and proper shipping materials are used to protect the shipments. Replace kit components as needed to ensure transplant compliance.

Report any expired or damaged supplies to the Supply & Inventory Coordinator.

Monitor par/stock levels for remote supply storage locations and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.

Maintain accurate supply records through regular reconciliation of physical supply with inventory management software.

Quality team support & special projects (20%).

Support LGS Quality team administrative duties, including investigations, audits, reporting, and data entry.

After attaining competence in core duties, may train other staff on tasks related to decontamination, sterilization, and supply management.

Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age
High school or GED diploma plus two (2) years of related work experience
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and dynamically prioritize tasks
Strong fine motor skills for handling of delicate instruments and equipment
Ability to understand and adhere to aseptic technique, universal precautions, and LGS policies and procedures
Capability to use standard office and business equipment
Ability to creatively problem solve and adapt to a changing environment
Self-motivated, responsible, and reliable
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach objects
Ability to work effectively on a team and resolve conflicts calmly and successfully

Preferred Qualifications:

Laboratory/medical equipment operation and maintenance experience
Supply handling or inventory management experience

About the Department

Ophthalmology - About the Department

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences and its success is built upon the innovation and drive of every member of our team, from faculty to administrators to technicians. Put simply, all of us are driven to provide the best eye care for our patients, discover new treatments, and educate the next generation of eye care professionals.

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