Laboratory Manager - Core Lab

Labcorp•Trussville, AL

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team to manage Core Lab operations for UAB St. Vincent’s East Hospital located in Birmingham, AL and the UAB St. Vincent’s Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) located in Trussville, AL. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Core Lab at UAB St. Vincent’s East and the Lab at UAB St. Vincent’s FSED. Additionally, the Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our world-class diagnostics laboratory! Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory
2 or more years of prior Lab leadership experience is required
Prior supervisory experience managing several direct reports required
ASCP or AMT certification is required
Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA and relevant state regulations
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Hospital Core Lab is preferred
Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operational activities of the technical and non-technical operations at the Core Lab located at UAB St. Vincent’s East and the Lab located at UAB St. Vincent’s FSED located in Birmingham and Trussville.
Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed
Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff
Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT
Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct
Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development
Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff
Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing
Maintain a clean and safe work environment