The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for monitoring daily operations in an assigned laboratory section of responsibility.

This role will be the supervisor role over lab assistants and specimen processing.

Evaluates workflow in the laboratory and coordinates with sections to ensure service delivery is met.
Regularly communicates with manager on day to day operations.
Understands the role and function of all laboratory areas and is able to fulfill tech in charge as required.
Expected to assume bench responsibilities as needed and regularly performs testing at least 60% of the time
Regularly performs and reports routine, special and point of care laboratory testing following established policies and
procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes
Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability
Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Monitors pre-analytical, analytical or post- analytical testing processes to ensure acceptable levels of performance are
maintained and that corrective action is taken when appropriate.
Evaluates team competency, monitors results, worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing and maintenance logs.
Participates in evaluation of new pre-analytical devices, tests methodologies or instrumentation under the direction of the
manager and medical director.
Works cooperatively with all customers and responds effectively to meet or exceed the customers needs.
Orients and trains team members.
Completes performance competency evaluations, coaching plans.
Recognizes and provides positive feedback and reward for performance and addresses disciplinary actions for all team members
of an assigned section.
Schedules staff to meet workload requirements while minimizing expense.
Ensures compliance of all departmental policies and procedures according to regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Prepares work schedules and assignments for team members of the section.
Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,
state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training Bachelors degree in related field.

Licensure/Certification Maintains current Florida license(s) required for area of responsibility.

Certified by a professional laboratory certification agency, i.e. ASCP or eligible, if required for area of responsiblity

Experience
Three (3) years hospital laboratory experience.