Laboratory Coordinator

About the role

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the department phlebotomy and/or specimen processing staff in support of the hospital's mission of patient care. Schedule staff to ensure proper daily coverage, provide training and orientation of assigned staff. Perform laboratory processing at current licensed level.

Location: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV. Employer: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals. Cost Center: 103 WVUH Clinical Labs Phlebotomy Reference Lab.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the laboratory department.
• Schedule assigned staff to ensure adequate staff coverage of all areas as required by workflow and work volume to complete workload.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel and provide timely orientation of new staff.
• Coordinate and oversee the technical activities of Specimen Processing and/or Phlebotomy to assure appropriate specimen collection and processing in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
• Make recommendations of positive changes for the department policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assure that proper action is taken and documented whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Operate and oversee the operation of basic laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Promptly prepare and deliver patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies and procedures.
• Orders, receives, and stores appropriate levels of all necessary supplies to carry out specimen processing activities.
• Respond to customer inquiries and perform a variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform duties of an MT or MLT.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License issued by the WV Department of Health.
• Three (3) years of laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology (MT) or related field.
• Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) OR Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by a nationally recognized agency.
• Lead or supervisor experience in a laboratory.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Schedule

• Position will work 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday.
• Primarily covering POC Lab but may also cover Ruby Lab.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Shift: Day (United States of America).
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt.