Educational Coordinator; Med Tech Program

Educational Coordinator (Med Tech Program)

Lake Charles Memorial Health System – Lake Charles, LA

Salary: $46,800.00 - $57,200.00 (Full time)

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 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.

Education and Work Experience

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

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• 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.
• May be at risk for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise and 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training