Responsible for the daily operation of the lab: staffing, workflow, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Provides daily management and strategic direction for the laboratories.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies, including CAP, JC, OSHA, and CLIA.
Develops and maintains QA systems to ensure a high level of performance and effective remedial actions to address deviations from performance specifications.
Assigns, monitors, and supervises work to ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and applicable federal, state, and regulatory agencies' requirements, including health/safety and patient confidentiality.
Ensures the laboratory is prepared for all regulatory reviews and inspections including Joint Commission and FACT.
Oversees coordination of clinical trials with principal investigators, study coordinators, quality assurance and compliance.
Conducts interviews and recommends candidates for hiring in accordance with departmental policies to ensure adequate staffing for the laboratory.
Responsible for staff training and education including required department training (safety, infection control, compliance).

Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required
ASCP Certified Medical Technologist required
5 years of generalist clinical lab experience required
Must have no less than 4 years of clinical chemistry and hematology experience.
3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in CLIA laboratory required
Detailed knowledge of all regulatory requirements including CAP and/or Joint Commission and CLIA.
Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of personnel and employment practices.
Ability to effectively manage staffing levels and workloads.
Ability to effectively interview and train new employees.

Clinical Manager, Laboratory

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