Lab Coordinator Phlebotomy

12600 St George Regional Hospital; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Pre-analytical Lab Coordinator to lead and oversee pre-analytical workflow, training, and coordination across the laboratory system. The role emphasizes phlebotomy, specimen processing, and collaboration with clinicians and staff.

The position offers opportunities for leadership growth, hands-on technical skill development, and participation in continuous improvement projects within a 40-hour workweek in Utah.

Qualifications

• BLS Required.
• Two years of Laboratory experience. Required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience or certification. Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of team training and assessments.
• Lead pre-analytical teams in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Liaison between services, nurses, clinicians and clients.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Hiring/Interviewing

Teamwork

Continual Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.
• 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.

Location & Compensation

Location: Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital
WorkCity:StGeorge
WorkState:Utah
ScheduledWeeklyHours:40
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Job Purpose Statement

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Company Information

All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.