Clinical Manager, Microbiology

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Microbiology Clinical Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Microbiology department including patient result reporting, quality control, quality assurance, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science is required.
• (5) years of Microbiology experience required, or (2) years of experience as Microbiology Supervisor is required.
• ASCP or equivalent board certification is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to mentor/supervise staff required.
• Demonstrate knowledge/competency in providing service to patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical and supervisory competency in Microbiology and ensures ongoing and documented competency of departmental and generalist staff members.
• Responsible for Microbiology department personnel scheduling and coordination with other Clinical Lab departments to ensure effective staffing coverage.
• Provides supervision for direct reports including performance evaluations, goal planning, and performance improvement.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees departmental training for new hires and ensures completion of training checklist.
• Participates in talent acquisition in conjunction with WMC Lab Leadership and Valley Health System (VHS) Human Resources.
• Serves as subject matter expert in Microbiology and contributes to strategic planning for intradepartmental and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Evaluates and implements new technologies in conjunction with intradepartmental and interdepartmental team members.
• Performs, delegates, and oversees equipment maintenance; ensures maintenance is completed on schedule and with appropriate documentation.
• Resolves technical and department operational problems and ensures appropriate corrective action is performed and documented.
• Provides departmental support for LIS, Quality Assurance, and Education initiatives in conjunction with other team members.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies to ensure continuity of service.
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel regarding Microbiology testing performed on multiple platforms in other VHS departments.
• Reviews and revises procedure manuals according accreditation standards; creates new policies and procedures when indicated; communicates policy updates to appropriate staff.

Benefits

• At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.
• In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
• To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager