Laboratory Manager

About the role

This position manages, coordinates, and evaluates all elements of laboratory services in assigned specialties of the Laboratory in support of quality laboratory service and the hospital's mission of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general management of the laboratory including fiscal responsibility and personnel management in support of the hospital's mission.
• Responsible for the hiring, retention, interviewing, and recruitment of staff.
• Aids in orientation, evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary actions, and terminations of the staff as required.
• Oversees and participates in the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.
• Develops and reviews policies and procedures for the departments.
• Assumes responsibility for the technical functions and supervision of designated laboratories.
• Maintains effective communication within the laboratory with patients and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
• Participates in various activities (i.e., staff meetings, in-service, etc.) to disseminate information to laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, and other allied health personnel by written and/or verbal means.
• Develops and reviews policies and procedures of the Laboratory to meet the Quality Assurance (QA) standards and accrediting bodies, for accomplishing the hospital's mission.
• Reviews and evaluates quality assurance reports for legibility, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
• Ensures the most economical utilization of time, materials and resources throughout all sections of the laboratory to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Prepares and evaluates reports depicting department utilization and productivity as reflected by productivity reports.
• Demonstrates competency in service to different patient populations such as; Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Knowledge in both medical technology and management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science), Histotechnology, Cytotechnology, chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science OR other Bachelor’s Degree that meets CLIA requirement as listed below.
• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science), Histotechnology, Cytotechnology, chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science OR other Bachelor’s Degree that meets CLIA requirement as listed below.
• Experience: Four (4) years Laboratory experience with one (1) year of experience in a supervisory position.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Clinical Laboratory Management.
• Experience: Five (5) years laboratory experience.