Laboratory Manager

HCA Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Laboratory Manager serves patients by providing medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services. The manager assists the Technical Director in managing Laboratory operations and oversees assigned individual departments, including Point of Care Testing (POCT). In the director’s absence, the manager assumes authority and responsibility for laboratory matters, including the efficient daily operation of all laboratory sections, quality control practices, scheduling, personnel policy interpretation and counseling, inventory, reference laboratory testing, budgeting, and instrument maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related biological science.
• MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP), or, as appropriate, BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), I(ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP) certification or equivalent; registry/certification eligibility is accepted if certification is obtained within one year of hire.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Point of Care Testing (POCT) experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of POCT procedures, policies, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Director in managing Laboratory operations.
• Oversee assigned individual laboratory departments, including POCT.
• In the director’s absence, assume authority and responsibility for laboratory matters.
• Ensure efficient daily operations of all laboratory sections.
• Oversee quality control practices, scheduling, personnel policy interpretation and counseling, inventory, reference laboratory testing, budget, and instrument maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager