Laboratory Technical Coordinator

St. Anne Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Laboratory Technical Coordinator to lead clinical laboratory operations across one or more sections. You will coach teams, ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards, and provide essential technical oversight to maintain accuracy in patient test results.

You will oversee daily lab activities, manage inventories, and contribute to selecting appropriate test methodologies while ensuring staff training and competency evaluation.

Qualifications

• Lead and coach laboratory personnel to adhere to policies and ethics.
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations and make operational decisions.
• Interpret and analyze laboratory results following established procedures.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment and consumables.
• Assist with selecting appropriate test methodologies for lab use.
• Verify test procedures and establish performance characteristics (precision/accuracy).

Responsibilities

• Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
• Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
• Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
• Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results
• Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Quality control

Compliance

Inventory management

Test interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry or biology (CLIA defined)

Job description

Where You\'ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Technical Coordinator you will be a pivotal leader in clinical laboratory operations, overseeing laboratory personnel and processes across one or more sections. You\’ll ensure strict adherence to quality and compliance standards, providing essential technical and scientific oversight. This role is key to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our laboratory services, supporting critical diagnostic functions within our healthcare system. Your expertise will directly impact patient care by upholding the highest standards in laboratory testing and personnel competency.

Every day you will coach laboratory teams on ethical practices and policy adherence, managing daily operations, and making crucial operational decisions. You\’ll analyze and interpret laboratory results, administer inventory, and contribute to the selection and verification of cutting-edge test methodologies. A significant part of your routine will involve implementing and maintaining robust quality control programs, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring comprehensive staff training and competency evaluation to guarantee precise and timely reporting of patient test results.

• Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
• Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
• Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
• Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results
• Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory\'s test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science - in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA - upon hire and
• 2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/speciality

Preferred

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-IMLS) - upon hire
• Blood Banking (BB) - upon hire
• Chemistry - ASCP (CASCP) - upon hire
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - upon hire
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT-NCA) - upon hire
• Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) - upon hire
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist (MLS) - upon hire
• Medical Technologist AAB (MT-AAB) - upon hireTechnologist in Microbiology (MMT-ASCP) - upon hire
• Medical Technologist AMT (MT-AMT) - upon hire
• Med Technologist - ASCP (MT-ASCP) - upon hire
• Specialist in Hematology (SH-ASCP) - upon hire
• Specialist in Microbiology (SM-ASCP) - upon hire
• Histotechnologist (HTL) - upon hire