Lab Coordinator Phlebotomy

Intermountain Health; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator to lead front-line lab activities, oversee specimen collection and processing, and support leadership development. The role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication across clinical teams.

The position requires BLS, two years of lab/phlebotomy experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with potential for supervisory progression and shift flexibility. 40 hours weekly; base hourly rate listed below.

Qualifications

• BLS required and two years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience or training preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team training, assessments, coaching, audits, and scheduling.
• Lead pre-analytical teams performing phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Coordinate with nurses, clinicians, and lab clients; support hiring and corrective actions.
• Fill in bench shifts and may serve as temporary supervisor during absences.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Hiring/Interviewing

Continual Improvement Process

Group Problem Solving

Professional Etiquette

Teamwork

Phlebotomy experience

Laboratory experience

BLS Required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or certification

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.

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 St George Regional Hospital

Work City

St George

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.88 - $31.09

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.

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