Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with the premier health system in northern Virginia. We are looking for a talented Medical Laboratory Scientist with a strong background in clinical microbiology to join our client's team to help lead them through their next phase of growth and transition into a state of the art laboratory as their new Microbiology/Molecular Technical Coordinator.

If you enjoy designing workflows, implementing new instruments, and building labs, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Technical Coordinator, Microbiology and Molecular, is responsible for the oversight of the Microbiology and Molecular testing units of the Laboratory, which includes patient result reporting, quality control, quality assurance, and compliance with accreditation standards.

What We Are Offering

• Mon-Friday, Day Shift
• Pay $31.54-$47.30/hr Depending on Experience
• Strong Health, Vision, Dental, and Retirement Plan
• 5 weeks PTO
  

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serves as subject matter expert in specialties of Microbiology and Molecular, contributing to strategic planning for intradepartmental and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Maintains technical competency in Microbiology and Molecular, ensures ongoing and documented competency of departmental and generalist staff members working in designated area of the laboratory.
• Evaluates and implements new technologies in conjunction with leadership, intradepartmental and interdepartmental team members.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees departmental training for new hires and ensures completion of training checklist.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees equipment maintenance; ensures maintenance is completed on schedule and with appropriate documentation.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees performance, accuracy and documentation of quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Resolves technical and department operational problems.
• Provides departmental support for LIS, Quality Assurance, and Education initiatives in conjunction with other team members.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies to ensure continuity of service.
• Ensures appropriate inventory of microbiology associated products across department and offers support for Microbiology and Molecular testing across hospital entities.
• Assists in personnel scheduling.
• Provides insight for personnel performance evaluations, goal planning, and performance improvement.
• Participates in facility Infection Prevention and related committees; generates microbiology and molecular reports / data to present to relevant committees for the system.
• Reviews and revises procedure manuals according accreditation standards; creates new policies and procedures when indicated; communicates policy updates to appropriate staff.
• Ensures the Microbiology and Molecular Departments meets Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines and accrediting body requirements are at all times.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science required.
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience with a strong focus in Microbiology required.
• 2 years of experience as Microbiology or General Supervisor preferred.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent board certification required.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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