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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Coordinator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Terre Haute Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Terre Haute Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Laboratory Coordinator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs clinical laboratory testing on all ages of our patient population; inpatients, outpatients, and reference laboratory testing in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of clinical laboratory testing as it relates to the neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Is responsible for the day-to-day operation, quality control, quality assurance, and record keeping of their assigned technical area(s).

Behavioral characteristics:

• Must demonstrate leadership and be a "team player."

• Must demonstrate a high degree or accuracy and precision and attention to detail.

• Must communicate or cooperate with peers, patients, physicians, supervisors, other hospital departments, and management.

• Must be able to perform assignments with minimal supervision.

• Participates in week-end, holiday, "overtime," and other shift coverage to insure continuation of work flow.

• Demonstrates behaviors that are relative to the HCA Mission and Values Statement: “We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives.”

Position responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency in all assigned areas

• Performs and completes assigned Bench work in a timely manner; i.e. documents clinical competency of technical staff when hired, after failed proficiency testing, and annually thereafter · Documents clinical competency of technical staff when hired, after failed proficiency testing, and annually thereafter

• Oversees and evaluates the Quality Control process in assigned section. Submits QC data for statistical evaluation timely

• Is aware and takes prompt corrective action for any out of control situation that exists in assigned area. Notifies Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Director when appropriate

• Compiles and sends proficiency testing results to appropriate agency timely. Insures that all personnel rotate the performance of proficiency testing and that all proficiency testing is performed and handled consistently with any patient testing

• Insures that linearity studies and calibration verification is performed as necessary

• Maintains up to date Procedure Manuals. Reviews and maintains Medical Director's review of Procedure Manuals annually

• Insures that maintenance and calibration of all equipment is performed as required

• Oversees and participates in collection of data for Quality Assurance and Chart Audits in a timely manner

• Directs and participates in inventory control, rotation of supplies, and collection of inventory data. Observes reagents to avoid use of outdated reagents

• Oversees training of new employees and students · Adheres to, demonstrates, and oversees safety awareness including, but not limited to Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Plan, the Chemical Hygiene Plan, all safety policies, and equipment usage

• Maintains LIS dictionaries as needed. Demonstrates competency in all applicable aspects of the Columbia Patient Care System

• Communicates well with employees. Promotes fairness. Holds all employees accountable for work performed in section

• Keeps management informed and advised of section operation, problems, impending problems, and/or opportunities

• Arranges and/or gives at least one continuing education project or presentation during evaluation period

• Demonstrates competency in performance of phlebotomy and skin punctures of all ages served; neo-natal, pediatric adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and demonstrate leadership by participation

• Other assigned duties that are related to the essential functions

• Participates in interviewing, and hiring

• Participates in counseling and makes recommendation for discipline or discharge to Laboratory Manager

• Participates in employee performance evaluations

• Participates in annual expense and capital budget recommendations

• Attend Code of Conduct training course annually

• Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct

• Demonstrates conduct that is reflective of THRH’s commitment to HCA’s Code of Conduct

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)

• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:

• Above average communication skills in all forms

• B.A. or B.S. Degree required from a recognized school and 4 years experience in a lab setting with six months in specialty supervised.

• Must be registered or certified by a recognized accrediting agency.

• Certification: BLS must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital

Terre Haute Regional Hospital (https://regionalhospital.com/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1882. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 275+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facilities in Indiana. Terre Haute is the only full-service hospital in the area accredited by The Joint Commission. We have provided quality care to the Wabash Valley community for 135 years. Services include the region’s only Level-II trauma center, cardiovascular services--including open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization; oncology services, which include radiation therapy and outpatient infusion; labor and delivery, including a neonatal intensive care unit; an inpatient behavioral health unit; and other specialized inpatient areas, including intensive care and inpatient rehabilitation units.

At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, people and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.