Lab Coordinator

• Procures appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and stays within established budgetary and quality goals including accurate monthly inventory.
• Provides technical oversight of area(s) of responsibility. Serves as a technical resource for problem solving and process improvement to ensure accurate test performance and meets all quality goals. Investigates and documents non-conforming events as necessary.
• Devotes time to evaluate workflow and specimen testing to maintain adequate turnaround time and improve shift/employee productivity
• Troubleshoots and recommends process improvements, as needed.
• Uses effective two-way communication by leading/participating in meetings, as well as communicating with employees.
• Supports, implements, and ensures compliance with all department and company policies and procedures.
• Oversees the training and competency of staff.
• Monitors and ensures implementation of goals to meet established quality assurance, quality control quality improvement plans and turnaround time.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements through maintaining proper documentation, conducting audits, and corrective actions.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure proper sample handling, reporting and resolution of questions and concerns.
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures to accurately reflect the current practices.
• Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director.
• Reviews Quality Control data as needed and at least monthly or as required.
• Follows the audit calendar to ensure all as needed quality tasks are completed.
• Reviews timecards weekly for employee attendance and overtime.
• Spends an appropriate amount of time with each member of their staff, regardless of shift.
• Delegation to the backup supervisor to ensure proper coverage of all required tasks in his/her absence.
• Maintains and updates Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintains and updates all Standard Operating Procedures and Forms.
• Review of test results prior to release when applicable.
• Responsible for validating and implementing new methods and technologies.

• Must have proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, computer and technical skills in the specialty area being supervised.
• Adheres to all Infection Control, Environment of Care and Safety procedures including but not limited to appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

East Orange General Hospital