Microbiology Coordinator: Lead Lab Operations & Quality

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match program

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Coordinator to manage daily lab resources, staff coordination, and quality programs. You will support accreditation readiness, monitor operations, and lead process improvements.

A clinical lab background and certification are required, with state licensure where applicable and strong leadership abilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with department leaders, training and performance management, and driving service, quality, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred.
• National Certification as a Medical Technician required.
• Minimum 3 years of Microbiology Technologist experience required.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory resources (personnel, supplies, reagents) to meet operational needs.
• Assist leaders with staff management activities including scheduling, interviews, orientation, training, and performance input.
• Assist in monitoring quality control/assurance programs and ensure regulatory accreditation readiness.
• Contribute to achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and satisfaction.
• Monitor section activities to identify variances and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the design of workflows and corrective actions to improve service and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building

Coaching

Problem solving

Prioritization & planning

Leadership by example

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Biomedical Science/Biology or Chemistry

Bachelor's degree preferred in Medical Technology/Biomedical Science/Biology or Chemistry

National Certification as Medical Technician

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Coordinator to manage daily lab resources, staff coordination, and quality programs. You will support accreditation readiness, monitor operations, and lead process improvements.

A clinical lab background and certification are required, with state licensure where applicable and strong leadership abilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with department leaders, training and performance management, and driving service, quality, and financial performance.