Lab Coordinator (Full Time)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma/GED
• •Associate degree preferred
• •Must be computer savvy
• •Familiar with Microsoft Word
• •Familiar with Microsoft Excel
• •Familiar with Microsoft Outlook
• •Strong communication skills
• •Strong interpersonal skills
• •Strong organizational skills
• •Six months experience in a similar role
• •Must be able to travel up to 25% or less of their time from their home office
• •Must be available to work in their office(s) during the week
• •Must be able to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• •Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail
• •Must be able to demonstrate accuracy
• •Must be able to demonstrate professionalism
• •Must have a strong commitment to compliance
• •Must have a strong commitment to safety
• •Must be able to receive laboratory specimens from couriers
• •Must be able to review specimens for proper labeling and acceptability
• •Must be able to resolve labeling discrepancies according to SOPs
• •Must be able to sort specimens for in-house processing or send-outs
• •Must be able to access specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• •Must be able to prepare cases for scanning including performing quality control checks
• •Must be able to scan specimens into the LIS
• •Must be able to prepare cases for reference laboratories and confirm daily pickups
• •Must be able to dispose of biohazard and hazardous waste in accordance with policies and regulations
• •Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• •Must be able to adhere to all OSHA, CLIA, and company-specific protocols
• •Must be able to assist with inquiries related to missing or delayed pathology reports
• •Must be able to assist with modifications to orders, requisitions, or reports
• •Must be able to investigate and resolve lab-related inquiries
• •Must be able to provide data entry support to Pathologist(s)
• •Must be able to enter diagnostic codes and/or additional test orders from the pathologist
• •Must be able to enter the orders into the LIS
• •Must be able to enter the diagnostic code(s) and associated billing code(s) into the LIS
• •Must be able to close the case
• •Must be able to file and retrieve histology slides and paraffin blocks following laboratory protocols
• •Must be able to maintain an organized filing system for easy access and retrieval
• •Must be able to assist with archiving and tracking slide and block locations
• •Must be able to keep workstations, lab benches, and equipment clean and organized
• •Must be able to dispose of biohazard waste properly
• •Must be able to restock cleaning supplies
• •Must be able to clean and disinfect lab equipment
• •Must be able to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• •Must be able to maintain inventory
• •Must be able to restock lab supplies
• •Must be able to put away shipments upon arrival
• •Must be able to assist in audits
• •Must be able to assist with quality control (QC)
• •Must be able to assist with compliance-related tasks

Desired Qualifications

• •Associate degree preferred