Laboratory Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports daily functions and completes tasks that are assigned and associated with the Laboratory Department. Performs a variety of clerical tasks which require a familiarity with a specific area of University Health operations to which assigned. Performs various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature. Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval and accurate record keeping of patient samples. Performs coordination of activities pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of supplies that originate from outside vendors, as well as from the hospital storeroom. Assists in the receipt and logs in specimens delivered to the Laboratory from within UH, research, and referral lab clients.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Associate's degree in business, public relations, clinical laboratory science or related field is preferred. Two years of clinical laboratory experience or related field is required. Six months to one year in general clerical work, including familiarity with hospital procedures, is preferred.