Manager Lab - Core Laboratory - Clermont Hospital

About the role

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of laboratory services for the clinical laboratory at designated sites.
• Interacts with other hospital services to support the coordination of patient care activities.
• Achieves performance improvement initiatives and ensures policies and procedures are feasible by making compliance a key priority.
• Works to improve laboratory operations and establish objectives related to quality metrics; monitors quality indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and submits monthly reports of monitors.
• Manages laboratory department including hiring, staffing, scheduling, and onboarding of new employees; schedules staff to meet laboratory service requirements, productivity goals, and staffing budget.
• Evaluates the performance of department staff and completes performance assessments with input from Lead Technologists or Supervisors.
• Serves as a facilitator for regional laboratory committees and coordinates activities for completion of projects and implementation of new procedures.
• Monitors laboratory expenses to meet budgetary goals; works with their leader and participates in forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
• Collaborates with other members of the management team to develop plans for capital replacement and acquisition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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.

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