Manager Clinical Laboratory

TETON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT • Jackson, WY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The clinical laboratory manager oversees the laboratory’s day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of diagnostic results. Responsible for safety and compliance standards, effective management of staff, inventory, and policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Certified – ASCPcm or AMTcm
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical/medical laboratory science, or medical technology BUT if Bachelor's is not a BA of Lab Science, must have an Associates in Lab Science.
• 5 years working in the Clinical/Medical Laboratory as a certified MLS (Generalist)
• Must be on site at the SJH campus to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
• Near-visual acuity to read detailed instructions, examine specimens, and operate lab instruments.
• Manual Dexterity and Keyboarding: >80% Operating standard office equipment and keyboards for data entry, report review, and system management.
• Communication: Regular talking and hearing to interact with staff, patients, and other departments.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
• 3+ years working in a Clinical/Medical Laboratory as a certified MLS Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates all laboratory schedules and lab activities.
• Responsible for the clinical laboratory and outpatient services day-to-day operations
• Supervise laboratory personnel, develop and enforce policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, C.A.P., and C.M.S. regulatory requirements.
• Promotes a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with safety standards and disaster planning.
• Overall responsible for the upkeep of inventory and test utilization.
• Responsible for setting up MLS/MLT interviews, participates interviewing MLS/MLT candidates, and coordinates with the Director of Laboratory Services and department coordinators to select the candidate for hire.
• Reviews proficiency testing results, plans and assigns the corrective action for required responses to C.A.P., and submits results/responses to the C.A.P. website
• In the absence of the Director of Laboratory Services, assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
• Provides leadership, role modeling, and mentoring to staff with a strong focus on employee morale and retention.
• Conducts routine meetings with laboratory coordinators and holds one-on-one meetings with personnel as needed.
• Assists the Director of Laboratory Services by ensuring personnel records are complete and filed, including orientation/training records, evaluations, competencies, transcripts and diplomas.
• Coordinates personnel conflict resolutions, completes performance improvement plans, provides corrective action as required, participates in the hiring and termination process in collaboration with Human Resources and the Director of Laboratory Services.
• Assists the Director of Laboratory Services with coordinating the department’s quality assurance and performance improvement plans with personnel.
• Ensures accurate and efficient inventory management through oversight of the lab coordinators
• Assists with capital planning, including obtaining vendor quote requests and PO requests
• Collaborates with Materials Management and vendors to identify cost-savings opportunities and strategically plan new and/or replacement supplies, tests, and kits while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Supports financial operations by assisting with patient billing, processing patient charge adjustments, and completing payroll duties.
• In the absence of the Director of Laboratory Services, attends appropriate meetings
• Participates with interdepartmental conflict resolution, collaborates with department leaders to improve processes, and utilizes the event reporting system to conduct trend analysis and implement plans for improvement.
• Completes tasks or projects assigned by the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Medical Director, or CNO/COO

Benefits

• Handling, and exposure to, blood and bodily fluid patient samples that could contain infectious disease.
• Frequent stressful situations and interruptions.
• May be required to come in earlier or stay later than regular shift.
• May lift and move objects weighing ~10–50 pounds.
• May push or pull heavy lab equipment, carts, supplies during validations, maintenance, or relocation.
• Work indoors, confined spaces, outdoor exposure is dependent on weather/temperature conditions

What This Job Offers

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