Laboratory Coordinator, Acute

Laboratory Coordinator, Acute Jackson Purchase Medical Center Full Time | Varied Hours Who We Are: 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. Where We Are: Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history. Connect with our recruiting specialist: Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below. Why Choose Us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Position Summary: The Laboratory Coordinator shall perform and demonstrate proficiency and understanding in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory, assistance in instructing other personnel as assigned, performs with a perceptive depth of clinical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgments and responsibility. Maintains the highest degree of quality patient care at all times. This position is also responsible for LIS. This includes but is not limited to 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 analyze 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 & 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. What we are looking for: * 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 EEOC Statement: Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because 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.

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