Manager, Clinical Laboratory (Healthcare)

JOB SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the effective management, operation, and safety of the laboratory. They coordinate activities and provide technical support. They hire, train, manage and evaluate laboratory personnel. They maintain standard operating procedures and monitor the laboratorys quality assurance program. They ensure compliance with the labs accreditation agency.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and manages activities and programs; manages records for all activities and programs.Provides technical support for laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools.Responsible for overseeing the safety and security of the laboratory including maintaining current knowledge of all relevant protocols, regulations, standards, and safety procedures as well as developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.Oversees personnel functions such as interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, evaluating performance, and/or developing staff, work schedules, and assignments, organizes staff meetings; coordinates continuing education training and in-services for staff:Advises, guides, and/or directs on operational activities and/or government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines:Oversees inventory management such as selecting, purchasing, storing, and allocating of laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools.Responsible for laboratory equipment, supplies and data analysis tools including inspecting, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting performs and documents routine advanced quality assurance and preventive maintenance.Manages financial activities and/or reports pertaining to the laboratory.Assists in the preparation of budget estimates.Performs various technical duties in support of the laboratory.Collaborates with and/or serves as a liaison to agencies, administrators, and departments.Monitors, research, and distributes information regarding implementing changes in regulatory guidelines as well as trends and developments in techniques and technology relevant to the field.Maintains and updates protocol manuals.Other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Employee may be required to change work schedule or work location as requested by the lab director. In state travel may be required. Employee must be able to re-locate work location as deemed necessary by the lab director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervises all Medical Technologists, Medical Lab Technicians, Flow Cytometry Technicians, and lead lab personnel for all locations.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE and REGISTRATION:
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science required.Five (5) years or more work experience in a laboratory or similar setting closely related to the position, required.Five (5) years or more supervisory and/or administrative experience in a laboratory or similar setting closely related to the position, required.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Demonstrate leadership skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyBasic computer knowledge and skillsAbility to multi-task effectivelyAbility to learn and retain information regarding patient care proceduresAbility to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasksAbility to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with othersAbility to be flexible and do what is necessary to get the job done right in a timely manner

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of supplies, equipment and help with patient transport and/or transfer

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:
This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.