Laboratory Manager

Dupage Medical Group • Downers Grove, IL

58d • $85,615 - $128,425 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Laboratory maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair. This position is responsible for overall productivity, service, strategic planning, continuous improvement and staff development with technical laboratory personnel

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist) (MLS/MT)
• Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Associates degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or science
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologist or science.
• Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience and oversees at least 10 or more employees
• Plus a minimum of five years of laboratory experience required
• Must have experience in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science with in a medical laboratory setting in accordance with CLIA

Nice To Haves

• CPR preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality results by participating in the laboratory quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records
• Maintains pre analytical variation which includes accessioning, specimen processing, and policies and procedures.
• Maintains accreditation with College of American Pathologists (CAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), licensing for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
• Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Monitoring reports for the following: turnaround times of results, view critical results, testing volumes, lab site to lab site volume, peek time testing and accurate results
• Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress.
• Calibration verification and method review of new tests
• Comparison of old methods to new methods
• Laboratory Information system (LIS) verification and review
• Writing CLSI procedures / SOP
• The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and necessary discipline of technical staff
• Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.
• Also responsible for disciplinary actions that may be necessary
• Qualified candidate will also hold annual reviews and competency evaluations for technical staff.
• Responsible for managing the daily schedule for all staff to ensure adequate staff coverage at all DMG locations to provide the needed laboratory service hours, including approving vacation and other time-off requests of staff to maintain coverage

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees