Medical Laboratory Manager

About Us

Bucktail Medical Center, located in Renovo, Pennsylvania, is a hidden gem in the heart of scenic Clinton County. Situated along the Susquehanna River, BMC offers a wide range of services, including Primary Care, X-Ray, Laboratory, EMS, and Rehabilitation (PT and OT). As a designated Critical Access Hospital, we also provide Emergency Department care, inpatient Acute Care, and Swing Bed services. We are currently seeking a dedicated full-time Laboratory Manager to join our team and experience the unique opportunity of rural healthcare at its best.

Key Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the supervision and performance of tests.
• Consults with Laboratory Director to plan priorities of the laboratory.
• Prepares work schedule and assigns duties to laboratory personnel.
• Checks validity and accuracy of test results obtained by laboratory personnel.
• Aids in instructing employees on procedures and techniques used to perform lab tests.
• Interviews and hires new employees.
• Keeps all pertinent laboratory documentation.
• Evaluates job performance of laboratory staff.
• Issues employee warnings (verbal and written).
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement laboratory policies and procedures to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to maintain high standards of laboratory output.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Must have 5 years laboratory training or experience in a healthcare facility.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Must be registered as a Medical Technologist with ASCP or AMT.
• Must have a commitment to customer service.
• Must be a team player.
• Qualifies as a Laboratory Supervisor under CLIA regulations and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Registered by American Society of Clinical Pathologist.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifts and carries laboratory equipment, containers of reagents and specimens.
• Reaches for/ handles specimens, glassware, controls, equipment and laboratory slips.
• Near-visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens.
• Work inside and work outside if need arises.
• Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens, OSHA Category I, and to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; to talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 - 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range

$120,000-$140,000 annually dependent upon experience

What We Offer

• Health and vision insurance benefits available following successful completion of probationary period.
• Additional benefits include 100% of all Laboratory and Radiology services provided by Bucktail Medical Center as well as a 50% discount for all other services rendered at the hospital or primary care services.
• 403b eligible after 90 days of service with a 25% employer match.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick days prorated after successful completion of probationary period; prorated paid holidays after 6 months of service.
• May be eligible for student loan repayment program per terms of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Supportive team environment with the ability to work across multiple specialties
• The chance to enjoy a scenic, small-town lifestyle with big professional rewards