Laboratory Manager

Baptist•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lab Services Director, develops, administers, directs, and implements all lab and related patient care activities for areas of accountability. Responsibilities include standardization of systems, education and training, identification of efficiencies, integration of performance improvement strategies, and communication of plans that support lab goal attainment while fostering patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Acts as a technical consultant and/or CLIA Lab Director as needed for BMG labs across TN, MS, and AK. Performs all other duties as assigned. The individual in this position works in close collaboration with the lab and medical assistant team to meet and support training and regulatory needs. Assesses lab systems and designs, develops, implements, directs, monitors, and evaluates new systems, projects, and programs; updates existing services on an ongoing basis and/or as assigned. Manages lab business practices to maximize revenue and justify human and material resource allocation. Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive, effective quality assurance program to ensure cost-effective quality healthcare for patients. Maintains responsibility for personnel management in designated areas by the Medical Director and participates in providing an effective workforce for the overall department. Develops and ensures implementation and documentation of departmental operating policies and procedures in accordance with institutional policies and requirements of regulatory agencies for designated lab sections and participates in overall departmental policy development as required. Serves as a resource for lab orders and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements and insurance limitations. Utilizes Laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, assuring optimal patient outcomes. Assists with the training of other employees under the direction of the Lab Services Director. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5 years lab experience required
Bachelor Degree in medical laboratory science from a NAACLS accredited MT program or equivalent to qualify as a technical consultant required
State Licensure and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations required
Supervisor License Eligible if not already obtained
Familiar with computer and computerized equipment
Organization and team skills required
Nationally accepted laboratory certifying agency required.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred
Experience in a clinic setting preferred
Project management experience preferred
Masters in Lab Sciences or Health Administration preferred
QA management experience 1 yr minimum required
Diagnostic coding for medical necessity preferred
2 years Hematology, Urinalysis and Chemistry experience
2-year phlebotomy and triage preferred
EMR proficiency preferred
Dealing with ref labs preferred
Insurance pertaining to labs preferred
Supply management experience preferred
Specialty certs may include SBB. SC, SH, SI, SM

Responsibilities

Develops, administers, directs, and implements all lab and related patient care activities.
Standardizes systems, provides education and training, identifies efficiencies, and integrates performance improvement strategies.
Acts as a technical consultant and/or CLIA Lab Director as needed.
Assesses lab systems and designs, develops, implements, directs, monitors, and evaluates new systems, projects, and programs.
Updates existing services on an ongoing basis and/or as assigned.
Manages lab business practices to maximize revenue and justify human and material resource allocation.
Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive, effective quality assurance program.
Maintains responsibility for personnel management in designated areas.
Develops and ensures implementation and documentation of departmental operating policies and procedures.
Serves as a resource for lab orders and procedures, regulatory requirements, and insurance limitations.
Utilizes Laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures.
Assists with the training of other employees.
Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required.