Technical Clinical Laboratory Coordinator

Technical Clinical Laboratory Coordinator – Point of Care (Evenings, Full-Time)

Helena, MT

Position Overview:

The Technical Clinical Laboratory Coordinator – Point of Care provides operational leadership for Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Laboratory Informatics during evening shifts. This role partners closely with laboratory leadership, nursing, medical staff, and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient POCT operations while supporting quality initiatives, staff training, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day POCT and laboratory informatics operations

• Collaborate with laboratory, nursing, and medical staff to support safe, efficient patient care

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state/federal regulations

• Support CQI/QA initiatives, process improvement, and departmental projects

• Coordinate POCT inventory, equipment maintenance, calibration, and vendor relationships

• Lead and support staff training, competency assessments, and onboarding

• Serve as a subject matter expert and departmental liaison across clinical teams

• Participate in budgeting, strategic planning, and departmental meetings

• Provide on-call coverage as needed for critical patient care needs

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the State of Montana (required)

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a generalist CLS in a hospital setting

• Experience with POCT, laboratory informatics, and regulatory compliance

• Meditech, CPOE, and LEAN experience preferred

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Skills:

• Ability to multitask and perform under high-volume conditions

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Detail-oriented with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities

• Professional, flexible, and patient-focused approach