Certified Lab Coordinator

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS seeks a day shift, full-time Laboratory Coordinator certified to oversee quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, and proficiency testing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science, an ASCP or equivalent credential, and current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques; an Associate’s degree is acceptable if certified; 5+ years of clinical lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science is required.
• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification is required.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification lapses, job will be downgraded until certification is reinstated.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality assurance

Proficiency testing

Laboratory education

New employee training

Education

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

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

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 in 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) until 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 Scientist within a clinical laboratory.