Educational Coordinator; Med Tech Program

Educational Coordinator (Med Tech Program)

Department: Laboratory

Location: Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• 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 curricula, 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.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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 makeup is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.