Lab Operations Coordinator: Quality & Compliance

ScionHealth

Selma (AL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, seeks a Lab Coordinator to manage daily clinical lab operations, coordinate workflow, and ensure timely processing of specimens and results. The role interfaces with clinical teams and external labs to maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include training staff, tracking inventory and instrument maintenance, and supporting surveys by CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's degree in laboratory science or MLT program preferred.
MLT certification preferred.
1–2 years of clinical lab experience required.
Experience with quality tracking and administrative coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate specimen collection, labeling, processing, and routing.
Assist with test ordering, result reporting, and nursing/physician communication.
Maintain lab logs and temperature records for quality and compliance.
Support inventory by ordering supplies and tracking usage.
Monitor instrument maintenance schedules and service requests.
Prepare for regulatory surveys and inspections (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).
Train and orient new lab support staff.
Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to laboratory policies, procedures, and safety practices.