Laboratory Coordinator, Acute
Summary
Oversee and perform clinical lab tests, manage lab systems, and ensure compliance with regulations while training staff in a hospital lab.
Saline Memorial Hospital
Laboratory Coordinator, Acute
Location: 1 Medical Park Dr Benton, AR 72015
Shift: FT | Days| 0730-1600 | Occasional Call Required
Your experience matters
Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Laboratory Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
We're seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in delivering accurate, high-quality patient care. In this position, you'll perform and oversee complex laboratory testing, maintain laboratory information systems (LIS), ensure quality assurance standards are met, and help train and support laboratory staff.
What You'll Do
- Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests with accuracy and efficiency
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with CAP, state, and federal regulations
- Collect and process patient specimens, including blood samples
- Manage and support the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Train and educate laboratory personnel on procedures and LIS functionality
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver timely, reliable results
What We're Looking For
- Doctoral, master's, OR bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR have earned an associate degree in a lab science or medical lab technology from an accredited institution; required
- AMLT certification (or equivalent) required within 1 year of hire
- ASCP certification; preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement
- Meditech LIS experience, preferred
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”