Clinical Lab Operations Coordinator

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL is seeking a Lab Coordinator to oversee daily clinical laboratory operations, coordinate workflow, maintain records, and ensure timely processing of specimens and test results.

The role serves as liaison among laboratory staff, clinical teams, and external labs, supports quality control, inventory, scheduling, and regulatory compliance to deliver safe, accurate laboratory services.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience with quality tracking or administrative coordination preferred.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specimen collection, labeling, processing, and routing.
• Assist with test ordering, results reporting, and communication with nursing, physicians, and external labs.
• Maintain laboratory logs, temperature records, and documentation for quality and compliance purposes.
• Support laboratory inventory by ordering supplies, tracking usage, and maintaining stock levels.
• Monitors instrument maintenance schedules and service requests.
• Assist with preparation for regulatory surveys and inspections (e.g., CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).
• Trains and orients new lab support staff in workflows and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance activities and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures laboratory policies, procedures, and safety practices are followed.

Skills

LIS familiarity

Medical terminology

Communication

Organization

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in laboratory science or MLT program preferred

Job description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL is seeking a Lab Coordinator to oversee daily clinical laboratory operations, coordinate workflow, maintain records, and ensure timely processing of specimens and test results.

The role serves as liaison among laboratory staff, clinical teams, and external labs, supports quality control, inventory, scheduling, and regulatory compliance to deliver safe, accurate laboratory services.