Laboratory Manager AdventHealth Dade City

AdventHealth•Dade City, FL

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About The Position

The Laboratory Manager provides technical expertise and supports system functions through collaboration, standardization, integration and oversight of related services. Actively manages daily operations of laboratory/specialty, within approved operational and capital budgets, meeting departmental goals. Work customarily involves supervision of analytical testing of blood and/or other biological specimens. Responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, writing/reviewing procedures, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, or other tasks assigned. Assists department leadership with meeting goals in all areas. May work with analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens as needed. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

Bachelor's in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology field Required
5 clinical laboratory experience Required
1 leadership/management experience Required
In licensure states, Laboratory Supervisor Level Licensure in appropriate specialty(ies) for the department or location assignment as applicable to the state Required
In non-licensure states, must hold a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT unless grandfathered per state requirement Required

Responsibilities

Manages budgeting, department metrics, department goals, quality initiatives, strategic initiatives, department inventory expenses and labor productivity
Manage departmental supply expenses by reducing waste. Introduce and manage cost saving initiatives as identified. Ensures staff scheduling is flexed according to workload. Ensure overtime is justified and casual overtime is eliminated
Oversee the Standard Operating Procedures and document control
Assess competencies according to (CLIA) regulations
Represents the laboratory in either a leadership or technical role at organizational multidisciplinary or leadership meetings