Laboratory Manager - Harbour View Medical Center

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Lab Manager – Harbour View Medical Center

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Manager Lab manages all aspects of laboratory services for the clinical laboratory at designated sites. The Manager interacts with other hospital services to support coordination of patient care activities and achieve performance improvement activities. They ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions

• 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. Presents results of quality improvement activities at Regional Laboratory Management and Hospital Quality committees.
• 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. Counsels staff concerning issues that require investigation and works toward resolution.
• Maintains effective internal communication with staff, management, and other regional managers. Collaborates with other hospital departments and physicians as needed to resolve problems and complaints.
• Serves as 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. Works with their leader and collaborates with other members of the management team to develop plans for capital replacement and acquisition.
• Develops and reviews general laboratory procedure and policy manuals. Monitors staff adherence to established hospital and laboratory policies, including safety.
• Ensures compliance with the CAP terms of accreditation and other applicable regulations, along with their leader. Serves as point person to manage general laboratory requirements including employee competency, proficiency testing, accreditation activities, safety, and document control.
  
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Education

Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)

Work Experience

5 years experience in a laboratory tech setting (required)

Previous experience in a leadership position in a laboratory tech environment (required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to 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. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]