Clinical Lab Coordinator

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No cost visits

Low co-pays

Mental health visits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Boys Town National Research Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Coordinator to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure high-quality service for patients across the region.

You will regulate department workflow with daily staffing decisions and contribute to training, quality control, and continuous improvement to maximize patient care and efficiency at West Hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in medical laboratory sciences is required.
• Minimum of five years full-time lab experience or training in the specialty.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered by ASCP or NCA required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure quality service.
• Formulate daily personnel assignments considering staffing levels and patient needs.
• Provide training and guidance to staff to maximize efficiency and patient care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, biological sciences or Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

ASCP or NCA certification

Job description

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary: In a career as a Clinical Lab Coordinator, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure quality laboratory service. Regulate the workflow efficiency of the department through formulating daily personnel assignments or adjustments considering staffing levels and the patient's needs.

Schedule: Full time, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday with no holidays or weekends.

Location: West Hospital

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Assists in the development of departmental action plans and makes recommendations to the Laboratory Manager for training and staff development.
• Monitors productivity to assure maximum staff utilization at minimum costs.
• Provides technical guidance and skill development to assigned staff in all procedures in order to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.
• Follows all laboratory procedures and policies, (quality control, precision, accuracy, and correlation studies, maintenance and corrective actions, preparing and evaluation of reagents, media, and standards) to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of lab services.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency in all aspects of patient testing including specimen collection, sample processing, test performance and reporting.
• Monitors daily performance of department quality control, maintenance checklists, and safety policies to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Maintains communication with Laboratory management as liaison for department employees.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of new laboratory procedures to maintain current preferred methodologies.
• Provides training and orientation of new department personnel to ensure consistent application of department procedures and laboratory policies.
• Performs quality control procedures and laboratory testing of biological fluids on specific laboratory instrumentation according to established protocols. Evaluates results for abnormalities and inconsistencies by following predetermined protocol and take the necessary action to alert the appropriate personnel or correct the malfunctioning instrumentation and document any actions taken.
• Communicates test results to appropriate personnel and/or clients via verbal, written, or computer link communication in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Participates in department meetings and Laboratory committee activities to maintain continuity, consistency, and communication inside and outside of the department.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, biological sciences or Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of five years of full-time laboratory experience or training in the specialty or sub-specialty in which the individual performs tests required.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered by the ASCP or NCA required.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, and we offer benefits such as no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location, low or zero-dollar co‑pays on certain maintenance drugs, no cost mental health visits to an in‑network provider, a generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1‑877‑639‑6003.