Coordinator, LIS / Laboratory / Full Time/ Days

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. LIS Coordinator / Laboratory / Full Time/ Days Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director and Manager, the Laboratory Information System Coordinator provides personal care and professional excellence by coordinating, directing and managing the laboratory information system. This shall include training of all laboratory personnel. MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manages, coordinates and supervises the information system programs and updates while working closely with the lab manager. The LIS Coordinator trains all laboratory personnel and section heads or person responsible for developing specific programs necessary for the operation of each laboratory area. 2. Monitors validity and accuracy of the system. 3. Reports breakdown in equipment and/or problems as soon as possible. 4. Keeps abreast of new developments, attends inservices and education opportunities as requested by Laboratory Director or Manager/Hospital. 5. Keeps Laboratory Director and Manager informed of all aspects of the LIS on a regular basis and acquires permission for any changes to the system before making changes or initiating new policies. 6. Follows all safety policies of the laboratory and hospital. 7. Performs laboratory procedures and test production within the scope of personal training and certification as assigned. 8. The LIS Coordinator shall support by phone to all shifts if shift supervisors or technologist in charge deems consultation necessary. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 3 years of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience IT experience preferred Benefit Summary: Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career. We’ll also reward your hard work with: Great health, dental and vision plans Competitive wages Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Generous short term and long term disability plans Employer-matched 403(b) Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan Vacation and Holiday time Generous tuition reimbursement And a lot more! Seventy-five years ago, this hospital was built by a community that believed in caring for its own. That same spirit continues today in the way we support our patients, each other and the future of care close to home. As we look ahead, we’re seeking people who want to be part of a legacy that helps shape the future of healthcare here.