Lab Support Staff Coord

Baycare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Lab Support Staff Coordinator for the Night shift at St. Joseph's Hospital - Main Lab.

This onsite role leads operational workflows, manages staff, and ensures quality in specimen collection, processing, and service delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, staffing plans, training new hires, mentoring staff, managing inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance during inpatient and outpatient testing.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills or relevant experience required.
• Experience in clinical/related settings preferred.
• Completion of BayCare Client Services training or phlebotomy certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee routine tasks.
• Develop staffing plans and monitor time, attendance, and payroll processes.
• Serve as a training resource for new hires and mentor lab support staff.
• Oversee specimen collection, receipt, and processing for inpatient and outpatient testing.
• Communicate with nursing, providers, and external labs regarding testing and specimen handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy safety

Staff coordination

Operations coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Details

Title

Join BayCare as a Lab Support Staff Coordinator

Location

Location: St. Joseph's Hospital - Main Lab

Shift

Shift: Nights | 6:00pm-6:30am

Schedule

Schedule: Full-Time | 3x12s Onsite

Status

Status: Non-Exempt

Weekend Work

Weekend Work: Every Other

Facility

Facility: BayCare Health System, Laboratory Services - Tampa , FL

About BayCare

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward - thinking philosophy built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Role Overview

As a Lab Support Staff Coordinator , you will lead operational workflows and support laboratory team performance while ensuring high-quality specimen collection, processing, and service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily operations and delegating technical and administrative functions
• Developing staffing plans and monitoring time, attendance, and payroll processes
• Serving as a preceptor and training resource for new hires
• Providing leadership, education, and mentoring to lab support staff
• Monitoring inventory and maintaining appropriate supply levels
• Supporting regulatory compliance and participating in surveys
• Overseeing specimen collection, receipt, and processing for inpatient and outpatient testing
• Communicating with nursing, providers, and external laboratories regarding testing and specimen handling
• Performing phlebotomy and supporting patient specimen collection as needed

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience

Required:

• Clinical or related experience

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy experience

Licensure / Certification

Required:

• Phlebotomy certification within one (1) year of hire (ASCP, ASPT, or AMT) OR
• Completion of BayCare Client Services training (3 approved CBTs and 1 approved class) within one (1) year of hire (only for roles not performing phlebotomy)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Match plus Annual Employer Contribution
• Wellness programs and community perks

BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.