The Lab Coordinator oversees day-to-day operations of the laboratory across multiple clinics and home services. The role ensures accuracy, quality, compliance, staff management, and smooth coordination between lab teams, clinicians, and management.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Quality
Supervise sample collection, processing, testing, and reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of lab results.
Maintain quality control, calibration, and preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
Implement NABL/ISO standards (where applicable).
Lab Result Coordination
Verify accuracy of lab reports before release.
Coordinate with doctors and nurses for urgent/emergency reports.
Ensure digital and printed reports are delivered to patients on time.
Staff Duty Arrangement & Scheduling
Prepare duty rosters for all lab staff across
all clinics
.
Ensure proper coverage during morning/evening/night shifts.
Manage backup planning for absenteeism or emergencies.
Home Visit Lab Coordination
Coordinate with phlebotomists for
home sample collection
.
Ensure proper sample handling, transport, and reporting.
Track home visit requests, turnaround time (TAT), and service quality.
Staff Onboarding, Training & Assessment
Conduct induction training for new lab staff (protocols, safety, reporting).
Assess staff performance periodically through tests & practical evaluation.
Arrange refresher training sessions for upskilling.
Compliance & Safety
Implement biomedical waste management protocols.
Ensure proper documentation, registers, and reporting for audits.
Maintain safety standards for staff and patients.
Inventory & Administration
Track usage of reagents, kits, and consumables across clinics.
Prevent overstocking and ensure timely replenishment.
Maintain expiry tracking and proper disposal of unusable stock.
Reporting & Management Communication
Generate weekly/monthly reports on lab operations, staff performance, patient volumes, and quality compliance.
Escalate issues (equipment failure, staff shortage, errors) to management.
Provide inputs for HR appraisals of lab staff.