Laboratory Manager

Job Summary

Oversee staff and activities of the lab and consistently apply all aspects of the CLIA and COLA regulation in the lab area.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Maintain the overall performance of the lab including quality of results, timeliness of results, specimen integrity, and the prompt resolution to missing and problem specimens; Oversee the workflow and production to ensure timelines for reporting results to customers are met.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on instruments. Assist with the managing of labor costs.
• Distributes/assigns work; determines priorities; schedules non-routine procedures; performs personnel related functions (hiring, discipline, training, etc.); Communicate any procedural changes with staff. Assist with establishing and maintaining production standards and laboratory goals.
• In addition, ensure that the laboratory passes QA inspections by monitoring all QA records and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Bachelor s degree in Medical Technology or related

Experience:

• Preferred
  • One year of management experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • AMT or ASCP certification in Medical Technology