Microbiology Lab Coordinator — Drive Quality & Ops

HCA-Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Coordinator to lead day-to-day laboratory operations, manage staff, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to process improvements and collaborate closely with department leaders to meet organizational goals.

The role focuses on optimizing microbiology workflows, coordinating resources, and supporting the patient care mission through rigorous quality practices and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry is preferred.
• National Certification as a Medical Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory resources (personnel, supplies, reagents, etc.) to meet organizational needs.
• Assist department leaders with staff management activities including scheduling, interviewing, orientation, training, and performance documentation.
• Assist in monitoring quality control/assurance programs and regulatory accreditation readiness.
• Contribute to achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor activities and data to identify variances and elevate issues to department leaders.
• Apply Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles; participate in Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Contribute to developing department policies and procedures and assist in workflow design and corrective actions.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Quality control

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Technology/Biomedical Science/Biology/Chemistry

Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology/Biomedical Science/Biology/Chemistry (preferred)

National Certification as a Medical Technician

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Coordinator to lead day-to-day laboratory operations, manage staff, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to process improvements and collaborate closely with department leaders to meet organizational goals.

The role focuses on optimizing microbiology workflows, coordinating resources, and supporting the patient care mission through rigorous quality practices and effective team leadership.