**Description** **Introduction** Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a **Blood Gas Laboratory Coordinator** ? At **Memorial Health University Medical Center** , you come first. **HCA Healthcare** has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. **Benefits** **Memorial Health University Medical Center** offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated **Blood Gas Laboratory Coordinator** like you to be a part of our team. **Job Summary and Qualifications** Blood Gas Clinical Coordinator (technical consultant) is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the Respiratory Blood Gas Laboratory, including compliance with College of American Pathologist (CAP) checklist requirements. The technical consultant must be available to the Respiratory Therapy department, hospital, and laboratory as needed for telephone, electronic and on-site consultation. **Responsibilities:** + Participates in the development, implementation, and review of department policies and procedures. + Responsible for the enrollment and participation in a CAP approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered. + Responsible for establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed + Provides technical assistance to and coordinates the duties of, other laboratory personnel, such as RT, BSN, and CRNA to maximize staffing for smooth, efficient operation of the area. + Plans, organizes, and performs daily clinical laboratory procedures including blood gas machines functionality. + Maintains functionality of departmental equipment and maintains inventories of reagents; assumes responsibilities for the maintenance of supplies, reagents, and equipment. Oversees verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system. + Maintains and updates laboratory policies and procedure manuals and communicate policy changes to other laboratory personnel. + Is responsible for providing day-to-day functional supervision of moderate complexity test performance by testing personnel. + Identifies the training needs and assures that each individual performing test receives training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed. + Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel to properly setup, calibrate, maintain, and operate and shutdown such instruments that are vital to their position. + Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel and assures that the staff maintains their competency to perform test procedures and report test results annually. + Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the blood gas laboratory’s established performance specifications. + Assures department CAP surveys are performed appropriately and submitted on time. + The employee demonstrates a concern for the rights, privacy, and feelings of patients, visitors, and co-workers. The employee maintains confidentiality of clinical and personal information. + Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. + Complies with all department and institution policies and procedures. Complies with the Memorial Health Compliance Program, related policies and procedures and the Code of Business Practices; reports instances of perceived and actual non-compliance to Team Leader or through other reporting mechanisms. **What qualifications you will need:** + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date + Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Respiratory Therapy + 3 Plus years of Relevant Work Experience + American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification Preferred + Qualifies as Moderate Complexity Testing Personnel under CLIA 88 regulations + Working knowledge of laboratory testing requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of CMS, DHR, CAP and JACHO regulations regarding Blood Gas Measurement. Computer skills and supervisory experience. Memorial Health University Medical Center (https://memorialhealth.com/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our **600+ bed hospital** is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only **Level I trauma center and children's hospital** , as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine. At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Blood Gas Laboratory Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.