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Laboratory
Technical Coordinator - QA/LIS - West Tower (8a - 4p)
Houston, TX, US
We are searching for a Technical Coordinator -- 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. To coordinate, technical procedures to ensure that high-quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Qualifications:
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, one (1) of which is in the area of specialization
Responsibilities:
Collaborates on the performance of routine and complex procedures. Recognizes and solves administrative/operational problems. 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, and maintenance; collates evaluation data for review; makes a recommendation for implementation.
Oversees the quality control/quality assurance programs. Works with the Manager to develop and maintain a quality program for the labratory to include setting quality control performance policies, calibration/calibration verification review of quality assurance data, and equipment. Works with the Manager to resolve issues identified. Develops and implements corrective actions in response to QA failures.
Facilitates Computer Operations. Maintains integrity of the system, file maintenance, report, label, and collection list printing as related to assignments and requirements for section/shift. Resolves worksheet and printer problems in section.
Coordinates and supports Continuing Education Programs. Maintains personal expertise level in area(s) of responsibility. Coordinates and facilitates continuing education events for the staff.
Assist with AD and/or Manager with financial operations. Maintains supply inventory. Monitors supply expenses and usage of consumables to stay within budget.
About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit
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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.
