Lab Manager - PRP

The Steadman Clinic • Vail, CO

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About the Steadman Clinic: Join The Steadman Clinic Team and embark on a rewarding career where you can make a life-style saving impact on the lives of professional athletes and community members alike. Here, you won't just be part of a world-renowned orthopedic team; you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that transforms lives. You'll also be surrounded by the stunning mountain communities that are home to our clinics, allowing you to enjoy a unique lifestyle that balances professional growth with outdoor adventure and the rewarding experience of making a positive difference in people's lives. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to blend your professional passion with an extraordinary lifestyle in the heart of the Rockies. Come be part of something truly special! POSITION DETAILS: Job Title: Lab Manager Status : This is a full-time, year-round, benefits eligible position. Classification : Exempt - Salary Schedule : M-F Location : This is an in-office position, primarily based at our Vail location. Frequent travel to all clinic locations will be required including Frisco, Aspen, Basalt and Edwards. ,Pay Range: $70,000-80,000 based on relevant experience POSITION OVERVIEW: The Laboratory Manager for ProofPoint Biologics (PPB) Laboratory is responsible for the daily operations of the plasma rich platelet laboratory, supervising operations, and quality control, and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. The Lab Manager complies with the FDA guidelines and regulations set forth by the governing agencies, including CLIA.

Requirements

• Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
• Doctoral or Master’s Degree Pathway: An earned doctoral or master’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution, plus at least one (1) year of laboratory training and/or experience performing nonwaived testing in a clinical hematology laboratory.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree Pathway: A bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution, plus at least two (2) years of laboratory training and/or experience performing nonwaived testing in a clinical hematology laboratory.
• OR Associate Degree Pathway: An associate degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science, plus at least four (4) years of laboratory training and/or experience performing nonwaived testing in a clinical hematology laboratory.
• Supervisory and management experience highly preferred.
• Experience in leading a COLA/CLIA audit required.
• Effective data trending, document control and technical bench skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with standards of care.
• Proven history of excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.
• Must be energetic, quality driven and have proven ability to be productive member of a cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
• Maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel involved in delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Operate, test, and calibrate analytical instruments, equipment, and related components, which may be extremely delicate and sensitive; adjusts and resolves new and unusual problems.
• Plan, direct, and implement improvements in systems, processes, and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality in the laboratory.
• Review data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and sign off on all SOPs.
• Responsible to keep the Laboratory Director appraised of significant events in the PPB laboratory which impact operations and compliance.
• Lead regulatory audits.
• Ensure that corrective actions are taken for identified errors, and that corrective actions are evaluated for their effectiveness and ability to prevent a recurrence.
• Managing of team including but not limited to hiring, firing, and ongoing performance management of personnel.
• Manage lab staff and ensure that they receive the on-going appropriate training for the complexity of services offered by the laboratory.
• Document staff competencies.
• Train staff in compliance with and adhering to the laboratory procedure manual and all applicable state/federal/facility regulations.
• Requires travel to all TSC Colorado-based locations (based in Vail, this includes travel to Edwards, Frisco, Dillon, Basalt and Aspen) to provide procedural, compliance and management oversight of PRP services.
• Provide a safe environment that protects employees from physical, chemical and/or biological hazards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Please note, the responsibilities and scope outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve based on the business's needs. This job description serves as a general overview of key duties and responsibilities but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks required for the position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, and at the sole discretion of The Steadman Clinic.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement with a Safe Harbor contribution amount equal to 4% of eligible compensation and discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
• Paid Holidays, PTO & STO! Staff receive 9 paid holidays annually. Employees can also earn up to 155 hours of PTO within their first year. In addition, employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Discretionary Bonus Program and Wellness Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Referral Program Incentive.
• Parking available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees