Laboratory Education Coordinator

Description

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a team-oriented, goal-driven individual with a passion for education to join the team as a Laboratory Education Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for the overall execution and development of LifeSouth’s Blood Banking and Transfusion Medical education programs. Additional responsibilities include assisting the training of laboratory employees, assessing competencies, and maintaining training materials. 

Our Benefits

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year

- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days

- Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability

- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth

- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period

- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered

- Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards

- Access to wages prior to pay day

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Lead, develop, manage, and administer educational programs.

- Coordinate with Program Directors and staff to schedule teaching and student rotations/practicums. 

- Edit and develop course materials as needed.

- Ensure compliance with requirements of state and national licensing/accrediting bodies and applicable laws. 

- Develop and provide continuing education offerings to employees and outside parties, as assigned.  

- Grade and review student performance on homework, quizzes, and exams.

- Monitor effectiveness of programs and success of students, work with Program Director to implement improvements. 

- Work with Instructional Design and Quality Assurance to update and improve training materials. 

- Represent LifeSouth educational programs on relevant committees, as well as at meetings, conferences, and events.

- Compile information and ensure completeness of annual reports and reviews, as required for educational programs.

- Provide training for laboratory staff on policies and procedures, including completion of training checklists.

- Assist with data collection and additional projects as needed.

- May be expected to work various hours both on-site and off-site to fulfill the needs and obligations of the department.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory, chemical, or biological science

- National certification as MLS(ASCP), BB(ASCP), MT(AAB) in blood banking or MLS(AMT)

- Three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience at a licensed, certified, or accredited facility; relevant higher-level degree may compensate for less experience

- Must obtain Specialist in Blood Banking certification from ASCP within two years

- Must obtain/qualify for Supervisor license within two years

- Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs

- Must have a positive and outgoing attitude with excellent customer service skills

- Ability to train and communicate in an effective, engaging, and cohesive manner

- Ability and willingness to travel

- Valid driver’s license required; must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

- Master’s degree preferred

- Certification from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) preferred

- Previous training/education experience preferred 

- Previous supervisory experience preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.