Job Title: Lab Coordinator
Department: Nursing
Location: Sierra Blanca Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: To oversee and implement lab protocols for Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. system of care. This encompasses all VWHS facilities conduction lab services. Assists in developing, implementing, and assisting in the enforcement of safety guidelines, policies and procedures to assure compliance with accrediting bodies and provide supporting data for quality assurance. Must foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.

Job Qualifications:

• Intermediate level computer skills, specifically Microsoft office applications
• Basic knowledge of electronic health records
• Two years experience working in health care
• Knowledge of basic safety standards, OSHA and sterilization

Qualities and Characteristics:

• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
• Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of the organization
• Flexibility
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through

Working Conditions and Physical Environment:

Job duties are performed in a generally clinic environment, may require more than the usual physical effort in the office (e.g., lifting small boxes or equipment), or prolonged movement (e.g., standing).

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:

Category I: Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.

Pay Range: Hourly – Min: $18.50 – Max: $23.63 (based on qualifications and experience)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Leave: Vacation – 10 days accrued/year, Sick – 12 days accrued/year, Holidays – 8 days/year
• Retirement Employer match after one year of employment
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Local Gym Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
• Verizon cell phone discounts
• Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)