Laboratory Technical Coordinator

Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley•West Jordan, UT

16h•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Coordinator oversees personnel and operations across one or more laboratory sections, ensuring activities follow established work processes and maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. The role provides technical and scientific oversight for a clinical or pathology laboratory, monitors daily workflows, troubleshoots technical issues, and ensures testing protocols are performed accurately. The coordinator manages daily operations, including inventory and supply procurement, and exercises authority over key operational decisions. This position maintains quality control and oversees test performance characteristics, supports test-method selection and formal procedure verification, and resolves system deviations with corrective action. Patient results must not be reported until systems are fully functional. The coordinator also acts as the CLIA-defined Technical Consultant, coaching and training staff, evaluating competency, and ensuring compliance with proficiency testing programs and internal ethical policies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.
Two years of clinical laboratory experience in the designated laboratory area or specialty.
Ability to multitask, communicate clearly, listen actively, and ask questions to understand team needs.
California applicants: CLS:CA.
Nevada applicants: CLS:NV or GS:NV.
North Dakota applicants: MT-L:ND.
Tennessee applicants: MT-L:TN.
Georgia applicants: MT ASCP or equivalent certification, per requirement sheet.
No other state license is required.

Nice To Haves

For Clinical Laboratory departments (AU750000): MT, CLS, or MLS certification from ASCP or equivalent, per requirement sheet.
For Pathology Laboratory department (AU 752000): CT or HTL certification required, ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Oversee laboratory personnel and operations across one or more sections, ensuring adherence to established work processes.
Provide technical and scientific oversight for the clinical or pathology laboratory department.
Monitor daily workflows and troubleshoot technical challenges.
Manage daily laboratory operations, including inventory administration, supply procurement, and key operational decisions.
Maintain a quality control program and oversee test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy.
Assist in selecting appropriate test methodologies and formally verify procedures for clinical readiness and accuracy.
Identify and resolve technical system deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Withhold patient results until systems are fully functional.
Act as the CLIA-defined Technical Consultant by coaching staff, identifying training needs, and regularly evaluating testing personnel competency.
Ensure compliance with HHS-approved proficiency testing programs and internal ethical policies.