Job Summary

We are searching for a Lab Technical Coordinator - Blood bank/ Coagulation-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide effective guidance and operation of the laboratory in compliance with departmental and institutional goals. This role also coordinates technical procedures to ensure that high quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Responsibilities

* In conjunction with the manager and medical directors, develops new methodologies and procedures, coordinates the performance of method evaluations to include technical performance ease of use/performance, quality control, maintenance; collate evaluation data for review, and make recommendations for implementation

* Attends meetings, participates on work teams, focus groups for new initiatives or projects as needed

* Assists in reviewing proficiency testing results. Works with the manager to resolve technical and performance issues identified by proficiency testing results

* In conjunction with the manager ensures that QA review adequately delineates the cause of errors and events attributed to lack of understanding or technical knowledge, poorly defined policies, and procedures, etc.

* Maintains integrity of system, file maintenance, report, label, and collection list printing as related to assignments and requirements for section/shift

* Coordinates and facilitates continuing education events for the staff

* Documents staff participation and outcomes from all training and competency assessment. Follows up on training and competency failures and evidence effective remediation

* Monitors supply expenses and usage of consumables to stay within budget

* Maintains cost analysis data for Hematology and tests; performs annual review of cost accounting data and makes changes as needed

Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption

* Bachelor's degree required

* BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, CG-ASCP, CLSP-NCA, H-ASCP, HLT, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-STATE, SBB-ASCP, or SC-ASCP certification required

* PhD in lieu of certification is acceptable

* 4 years' experience in a laboratory setting in Blood Bank/Coagulation

Company Profile

Texas Children's has been expanding in Austin since March 2018, when we opened Texas Children's Urgent Care West Gate, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 10 Texas Children's Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Set to open in 2024, the North Austin Campus will be a 52 bed, 365,000 square foot hospital for children and women. The hospital and its 170,000 square foot adjacent outpatient building will be designed, equipped, and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and women. North Austin facilities include emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms, acute care beds, pediatric, cardiovascular, and neonatal intensive care units, as well as women's services and a fetal center.

Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.

At Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff, and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.