Laboratory Manager FT Prescott, AZ

Lab Manager ((NEW HOSPITAL OPENING 3rd/4th QUARTER 2024)

Job Summary: The Laboratory Manager performs and supervises a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests that are intended to assist with improving the overall status of patients providing accurate laboratory results. The Laboratory Manager is actively involved in all departmental activities, Trans-disciplinary activities; ensure individualized, patients centered health care for all patient populations. This is an Exempt position.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Job Functions

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for all departmental functions in support of the hospital mission, vision, and facility goals. The Manager is responsible for daily operations, personnel management, and regulatory compliance of laboratory services for the facility. The Manager considers business trends, resource availability and changes in customers in the operation of the laboratory. This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The Manager identifies and remedies through continuous customer satisfaction data and employee involvement. The Department Manager communicates the needs of the department to leadership and collaborates with medical staff regarding laboratory issues and therapy recommendations. Director supports management team in meeting facility goals.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Laboratory Department

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover in detail, or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• Superior leadership skills with the ability to supervise staff
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and management and state, federal, and regulatory agencies

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in an accredited laboratory. Experience with Point of Care Testing.
• Certification by one of the following accrediting agencies:
• MT(ASCP) or categorical, MT(HEW), MT (AMT)
• CLS(NCA) and or qualify under CLIA CFR subpart M 493.1449
• Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/standards.
• Demonstrate competent administrative, leadership and management, demonstrating knowledge of the development needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, Medicare, CLIA, and all other regulatory standards affecting laboratory.
• Must possess ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with all types of personnel, medical staff, and the public.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Must have ability to act as liaison between personnel and management.
• Ability to detect color and color changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office is Required

Work Environment

Perform duties in a fast paced/stressful environment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

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 use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb stairs, crawl, and taste or smell and stoop.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88-91 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location