Lab Coordinator
About The Position
The Laboratory Coordinator manages, optimizes, and supports the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and its interfaces to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for configuring, validating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the LIS and its integration with other hospital systems. The coordinator serves as the primary liaison among laboratory staff, IT, and vendors, providing support and training while ensuring data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance. The role also supports laboratory operations through specimen management, test login and order-entry tasks, dispatch and coordination of laboratory resources and courier services, communication with patients and clinical personnel, workspace and supply maintenance, and compliance with Medical Center policies and Clinical Laboratory Law. Courier duties and vehicle maintenance and mileage schedules are included as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
- California driver's license.
- Strong clinical laboratory background and expert LIS knowledge.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage IT projects, provide effective training, and support a robust, efficient LIS infrastructure.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical billing experience.
Responsibilities
- Configure, validate, maintain, and troubleshoot the LIS and its integration with other hospital systems.
- Coordinate with laboratory staff, IT, and vendors; provide expert support and training.
- Ensure LIS data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with receipt, verification, handling, sorting, and distribution of laboratory specimens, including use of pneumatic tube systems.
- Perform accurate test login procedures through laboratory computer systems and manage clerical tasks.
- Plan, organize, and dispatch laboratory resources, staff, and courier services to nursing floors and clients based on route design and time efficiency.
- Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, nursing personnel, and co-workers, provide verbal results, and resolve problems.
- Keep the workspace neat and organized and fill supply orders.
- Perform courier duties as needed and manage vehicle maintenance and mileage schedules.
- Perform work in accordance with Medical Center policies, procedures, and Clinical Laboratory Law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
