Laboratory Manager

USPI•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth is seeking a Fulltime Medical Laboratory Manager. This role is crucial for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing. The hospital is a leading facility in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its collaborative environment, comprehensive care, and use of innovative medical technology. The Laboratory Manager will play a key part in maintaining the hospital's commitment to quality-centric patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology (or directly related field), which includes supervised clinical internship in an approved laboratory; or equivalent education.
All CLIA88 prerequisite education and/or experience requirements applicable to testing personnel are required.
Certification as MT/MLS/CLS (ASCP) or equivalent MT(HEW) MT(AMT) or CLS(NCA).
BLS Required
Minimum 6 months supervised clinical internship in an approved laboratory
Good communication and people skills
Excellent customer service skills
Analytical abilities necessary to perform calculations, calibrate instruments, and relate test results to normal healthy state and to presence of disease or other conditions, which may alter test results.
Ability to utilize Electronic Health Care Record for patient documentation.

Responsibilities

Participates in the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis either through direct patient contact or by advising nursing and medical staffs of the proper procedure for collection of such specimens.
Coordinates processes for referring tests to outside contracted laboratory.
Adheres to established methods, quality control procedures and preventative maintenance schedules.
Identifies unusual results or abnormalities, correlate laboratory data with diagnosis, identifies discrepancies and takes prompt, appropriate action to assure accuracy.
Assures adequate supplies are available.
Complies with regulatory agency standards, Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal precaution procedures. Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
Complies with Baylor All Saints Medical Center Blood Bank policies to assure compliance with all regulation requirements.
Networks without source lab for results and timeliness of turnaround time.
Maintains instruments as required per schedule to ensure integrity and precision; documents maintenance.
Performs and reviews QC to validate test results. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of control runs; implements and documents action to be taken.
Reports result in a timely manner and notify proper personnel of all critical and alert values immediately. Documents these actions.
Participates in continuing education programs and hospital in-services.
Any other tasks or services deemed relevant to your area.