Educational Coordinator; Med Tech Program

Educational Coordinator (Med Tech Program)

Department: Laboratory

Location: Lake Charles, LA

• Organizes and directs the school of Medical Technology. Serves as liaison officer between universities and the laboratory to coordinate academic training and clinical training. Performs laboratory testing.

• Organizes and directs medical technology training program.
• Maintains school accreditation with NAACLS for LCMH School of Medical Technology.
• Provides instruction for clinical laboratory courses.
• Ensures students have the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to complete graduation requirements.
• Develops and implements goals and objectives for the School of Medical Technology.
• Defines long range objectives and strategies for adapting to health care changes.
• Serves as liaison between college or university and laboratory or hospital to coordinate academic and clinical training.
• Supervises other instructors.
• Develops educational policies concerning teaching methods.
• Formulates curriculums, outlines course materials, and establishes criteria in other matters affecting education and welfare of students.
• Performs testing in the laboratory as needed.
• Assists with point of care lab testing tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology with a Master's degree in Education or other clinical laboratory related field.
• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training.
• Louisiana State License as CLS-Generalist;
  National Certification (ASCP) or equivalent.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.