Manager - Laboratory Full-time - DCMC
About The Position
The Manager – Laboratory leads and coordinates the short- and long-term operations of the designated laboratory area. The role implements programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures; collaborates with system and site leadership to operationalize new technology and processes; and provides technical guidance as needed. The manager oversees staffing, training, performance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, budgets, equipment, and supplies. The position monitors productivity and workload, adjusts operations and staffing, and participates in workflow when needed. It resolves operational issues with pathologists and other healthcare professionals, supports process improvement and collaboration, and maintains professional knowledge while sharing expertise with students and care teams. Travel between locations is required. The position has medium-duty physical demands and a reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework sufficient to meet ASCP certification requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Specialist, or HEW (MT).
- Three years of experience working in an acute care facility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist.
- Required certification or license: MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP), CT(ASCP), categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT).
- Ability to work cooperatively with varied personalities inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to travel between locations.
- Medium-duty physical demands; reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience leading or supervising staff.
Responsibilities
- Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures, including evaluating alternatives, preparing proposals, validating, and monitoring performance.
- Collaborate with system and site leadership to implement technology and operationalize new processes; provide technical guidance as needed.
- Recruit, select, orient, train, schedule, and assign employees; coach staff, provide corrective action when needed, and appraise job results.
- Participate in the laboratory quality assurance program, consult with pathologists, perform proficiency surveys, review quality reports, adjust policies and procedures, generate reports, and maintain records.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, checklist requirements, and staff competency standards; keep the workspace organized and ready for inspections.
- Develop and manage budgets for assigned areas, identify cost-effective testing methods, negotiate vendor pricing, and maintain knowledge of discipline-specific coding and billing.
- Maintain equipment performance by establishing standards and procedures, ensuring staff compliance, certifying instruments, and arranging replacement, service, and repair.
- Manage laboratory supply inventory, place and expedite orders, verify receipts, and identify cost-saving opportunities that do not negatively affect quality or efficiency.
- Monitor workload and productivity, identify peak and slack periods, make operational and staffing adjustments, and participate in workflow as needed.
- Resolve problems in consultation with pathologists, laboratory managers, technical specialists, directors, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; participate in committee meetings.
- Promote process improvement, innovation, and collaboration, and take ownership of ideas that benefit the organization.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge, build professional networks, serve as a resource for inquiries, and share knowledge with students and care teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
