Laboratory Technical Coordinator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Coach laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics
• Oversee most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercise authority over operational decisions
• Analyze and interpret laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
• Administer laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment, and consumables
• Assist with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results
• Verify the test procedures performed and establish the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's of Science in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA, and at least 2 years of clinical lab experience in a designated specialty area.

Preferred certifications include:

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

About our organization

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. 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.38 - $67.95 per hour.