Lab Manager, Full-time

Home of the Innocents•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Home of the Innocents is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations of its moderately complex laboratory at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC), a pediatric skilled nursing facility. This role is crucial for ensuring laboratory services meet the highest clinical and regulatory standards, directly supporting the health and safety of medically complex children and young adults. The Lab Manager will manage daily laboratory operations, specimen collection, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance under the direction of the Director of Support Services. Collaboration with the Medical Director, external laboratory consultant, and the interdisciplinary team, including Nursing and Respiratory Therapy, is key to ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant laboratory services that promote the highest practicable quality of life for residents.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; must meet CLIA moderate-complexity testing personnel requirements (under 42 CFR §493.1423)
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical lab, point-of-care testing, specimen collection/processing, nursing, respiratory therapy, or related clinical setting
Ability to perform specimen collection, QC, instrument operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and result reporting per lab procedures
Understanding of CLIA and long-term care regulatory standards (or ability to learn and demonstrate during orientation)
Current CPR/BLS certification (provided if needed)
Approved training and competency assessment for the Abbott i-STAT and Sysmex XN-430 required prior to independent patient testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CLIA certification processes
Phlebotomist Certification
Strong analytical, assessment, and critical thinking skills
EHR documentation proficiency and Microsoft Office Suite
Safe patient handling and infection prevention practices
Cultural responsiveness, compassion, and personal integrity
Effective time management in a fast-paced, 24/7 care environment

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and manage daily laboratory operations, equipment, and maintenance
Oversee and perform specimen collection and processing within scope of practice, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
Maintain CLIA certification and ensure continual compliance with federal, state, and local laboratory regulations
Coordinate with Nursing and Respiratory Therapy to support efficient lab operations, including troubleshooting equipment and processing specimens
Train and evaluate team members on laboratory procedures to ensure competency within scope of practice
Manage the laboratory budget in collaboration with the Director of Support Services