Lab Manager – Laboratory Outreach – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

About the role

Mercy Health seeks a Lab Manager to oversee laboratory services at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, Medical Lab Scientist certification, and 5+ years of experience in a laboratory tech setting, with previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Improves laboratory operations and establishes objectives related to quality metrics
• Maintains compliance by monitoring quality indicators and identifying areas for improvement
• Hires, staffs, schedules, and onboards new employees
• Evaluates performance of department staff and conducts performance assessments
• Serves as a facilitator for regional laboratory committees and coordinates project activities
• Monitors laboratory expenses to meet budgetary goals and works with leaders on forecasting, planning, and budgeting
• Collaborates with other members of the management team to develop plans for capital replacement and acquisition

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or ASCP Certification
• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting
• Previous experience in a leadership position in a laboratory tech environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision making
• Possesses extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function
• Thorough understanding of the organization and work environment

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.