Certified Lab Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS invites applications for a day shift, full-time Laboratory Certified Lab Coordinator. The role emphasizes leadership in the clinical lab, overseeing operations and ensuring compliance.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science, or an Associate's in Medical Laboratory Technician, plus ASCP or equivalent certification. Experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in medical laboratory science is required.
• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician is acceptable.
• ASCP certification (or equivalent) must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, coordinates, and participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Skills

Clinical laboratory techniques

Quality assurance

Training and education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

ASCP or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Laboratory Certified Lab Coordinator in Topeka , KS .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Coordinator Certified functions as a professional who has evidence of advanced technical knowledge within their assigned area of the laboratory. Oversees, coordinates , and participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training , and proficiency testing when assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science .
• OR
• Associates degree i n Medical Laboratory Technician.
• ASCP or equivalent .
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment .
• If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) or Medical Laboratory Technician (non-certified) un til certification is reinstated .
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles .

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 5 + years ’ of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scienti st within a clinical laboratory .