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Form of workPosition Purpose
The Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for operational and technical accuracy for all pre-analytical,
analytical and post analytical procedures in specific lab departments. This position does not work the
bench.
The Lab Program Coordinator is a career ladder position that will be a technical expertise to bench level
staff, review procedure updates, evaluate work processes, and assist in meeting
accreditation/compliance standards. The Lab Program Coordinator is accountable for maintaining
operational quality, consistency of reporting, continuous monitoring of analytical systems and
automation lines. The Lab Program Coordinator will maintain organization of workload, complete quality
control procedures, properly identify specimens, and determine proper equipment functionality.
The incumbent must demonstrate outstanding knowledge in multiple disciplines in each department as
listed below. They must maintain subject matter expertise and demonstrate a strong ability to identify,
analyze and solve problems as they arise. In addition, they must be able to perform all the duties as
outlined in the Clinical Lab Scientist Senior job description and as assigned by the Clinical Laboratory
clinical Lab Supervisor
Nature and Scope
Renown Health is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to both inpatient
and outpatients of all ages.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality and timely
laboratory test results for a diverse patient population. The Lab Program Coordinator will maintain
organization of workload, complete quality control procedures, properly identify specimens, and
determine proper equipment functionality.
The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory and
hospital setting. Comprehensive knowledge must be maintained for all procedures that are required to
be performed. Competency in work related skills must be demonstrated annually.
The incumbent ensures results are reported in the Laboratory Information System and keeps nursing
personnel informed to assist in and expedite patient care. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel when a
laboratory informational system or instrument is out of service.
The incumbent must consider the age of the patient when performing testing and releasing results. Must
be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their family when performing special
procedures
Department Specific Qualifications: Compliance, Point of Care, Quality
Compliance:
Technical resource for outpatient lab staff
Test codes, specimen handling/collection requirements, reference test guidance, result entry,
cancellations
Manage robust laboratory compliance program
New employee orientation, ongoing audits, annual training, adherence to CLIA, State of NV NRS/NAC
regulations
Provide billing guidance
Assist/instruct billing coordinators, insurance investigations, ICD10/CPT updates, denials investigations,
MOLDx tracking, credits/adjustments, client bill accounts, new provider profiles
Conduct inspections of lab draw stations
Verify compliance with established procedures/standard work, LIS registration
Assist the client services staff and Account Services Manager
Educate/answer questions from providers/RN's, clarify esoteric/unusual tests, HR/Wellness Services
contact for Healthy Tracks and health fair planning, facilitate updates/printing of laboratory requisitions
Participate on inter-disciplinary/lab teams and committees
Corporate Compliance, IDT, BLA, Preceptor, Operations, Support Services, Denials, Revenue &
Integrity, Cytology, Utilization, CLQMP, PAR, etc.
Point of Care:
The Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of Point of Care testing across the health
system.
Quality assurance and proficiency testing programs
Training and competency programs
Regulatory compliance/oversight
Inspection planning and preparation
Evaluation, selection, and implementation of Point of Care testing equipment in support of facility
service needs
Preparation of annual assessment of quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory performance
Point of care device management
Oversight of instrument interface; working with RALS, LIS Admin, and EPIC
POC method comparison with core lab instrumentation
Daily, monthly, annual review
Writing and review of policies and procedures for Point of Care testing
Investigation of disparate results and provider concerns
Supply management
Interact with vendors
Quality:
Provides training in the areas of customer services, document control, safety and others as needed
Ensure areas of responsibility meet accreditation requirements provided by The Joint Commission,
CAP, OSHA and Medicare.
Participate in CAP, state and Joint Commission inspections
Manages laboratory proficiency testing program and tracks exceptions
Provides technical support to other hospital departments as needed
Reviews all laboratory quality occurrence data
Prepares presentations for committee meetings and educational programs.
Analyzes and responds to client complaints, unusual incident reports and Risk Management inquires
Develops quality reports, policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Supports lab site leaders to maintain relevant documentation for inspection readiness and audit
Additional requirement for this position:
Participate in a Renown Lab Committee such as (Quality Control, Safety)
Serve as a preceptor to new employees
Participate in CAP inspection planning and preparation.
Participation in Every Day Lean or Transformational Health Care initiatives
Research and develop new test methods
Perform validation and linearity studies.
In addition, must fulfill one of the following competencies to qualify:
Bacteriology competency in ( urine, blood, respiratory, wounds) and Molecular Microbiology or
AFB/Mycology
Core Laboratory competency in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Immunology
Point of Care
Quality
Or hold 1 of the following ASCP or AABB
Specialist in Blood Banking(SBB)
Specialist in Chemistry(SC)
Specialist in Hematology (SH)
Specialist in Microbiology(SM)
Specialist in Molecular Biology MB(ASCP)
This position does provide patient care.
