Lab Coordinator Phlebotomy

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital is seeking a Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator to lead front-line laboratory operations. This role oversees specimen collection, processing, training, and QA tasks while coordinating with nurses, clinicians, and lab clients.

You will mentor staff and support supervisor transitions as needed. Ideal candidates have two years of lab experience, phlebotomy skills or certification, BLS, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BLS Required.
• Two years of laboratory experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience or national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team training, assessments, coaching, audits and scheduling.
• Lead pre-analytical teams performing phlebotomy, processing and testing.
• Act as liaison between ancillary services, nurses, clinicians and clients.
• Monitor adherence to policies and procedures; participate in corrective actions.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring; support in supervisory transitions.
• Manage stressful situations professionally and de-escalate when needed.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Hiring/Interviewing

Continual Improvement Process

Group Problem Solving

Professional Etiquette

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of laboratory experience

Two years of phlebotomy experience or certification

Phlebotomy training or national certification (as approved)

Job description

Job Description

The Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator is a key leader on the front lines of the laboratory. These caregivers have developed significant knowledge and understanding in laboratory processes and workflow. They are team players who are self-motivated and use critical thinking to assist team members and other leaders in finding solutions to problems. The Pre-analytical Coordinators oversee efficient specimen collection and processing throughout the laboratory system. The Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator position will provide opportunities for leadership experience and technical skills that are integral to potential career progression into supervisory roles.

Essential Functions

• Oversight of team training and assessments, check-ins, coaching, audits, department scheduling, advanced troubleshooting, problem resolution, or other pre-analytical responsibilities as needed.
• Caregivers in this role are proficient at LA and/or Phlebotomist skills and lead pre-analytical teams that perform functions such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, waived or moderate complexity testing, and clinical research studies.
• Leaders in this capacity act as a liaison between ancillary services, nurses, clinicians, and laboratory clients, and may serve as a representative on various teams, system work groups, and continuous improvement projects.
• Pre-analytical Lab Coordinators monitor Caregiver adherence to expectations, policies and procedures, and may participate in corrective actions.
• These caregivers also assist with interviewing and hiring.
• The Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator is resilient and can manage stressful situations in a professional manner and deescalate these situations calmly and respectfully.
• In addition to filling in bench shifts and on-call when needed, the Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator may serve in a temporary Supervisor role during the absence of the department Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Patient Care
• Communication
• Hiring/Interviewing
• Continual Improvement Process
• Group Problem Solving
• Professional Etiquette
• Teamwork

Qualifications

• BLS Required
• Two years of Laboratory experience. Required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Work City: Layton
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$20.88 - $31.09

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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