Laboratory Manager – Core Lab

Role Overview

• Direct the daily operational activities of the technical and non-technical operations at the Core Lab located at UAB St. Vincent’s East and the Lab located at UAB St. Vincent’s FSED
• Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, adjusting as needed
• Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff, taking ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff
• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
• Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) regarding personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct
• Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
• Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development
• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
• Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
• Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory
• 2 or more years of prior Lab leadership experience is required
• Prior experience in a Hospital Core Lab is preferred
• Prior supervisory experience managing several direct reports required
• Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
• ASCP or AMT certification is required
• Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan