CHEMISTRY MANAGER

Salina-Regional-Health-Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center seeks a Chemistry Section Manager to oversee the 24-hour function of the chemistry laboratory, ensure accurate test results, and mentor personnel. You will coordinate with pathologists, medical staff, nursing units, and other lab staff to promote collaboration and maintain high competency.

The role emphasizes expert leadership in chemistry, staff development, and resolving issues while serving as a key lab resource across the section.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related field.
• Required clinical internship in MT/MLS approved program.
• 5 years experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Two years experience in Chemistry preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24-hour operation of the chemistry section.
• Process specimens and ensure accurate test results.
• Promote staff development and ongoing competency.
• Maintain communication with pathologists, medical staff, nursing units, the chemistry section, and other lab staff.

Skills

Medical Technologist experience

Chemistry experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related field

Job description

The Chemistry Section Manager is responsible for the 24 hour function of a specific section of the Laboratory. The Manager is responsible for processing specimens in the chemistry section and is considered an expert in the area. Provides the mechanism for ensuring accurate test results, issue resolution, orientation, and ongoing competency of personnel. The Chemistry Section Manager promotes staff development and acts as the lab resource person for the section. Promotes professional collaboration at all levels. Maintains active communication and strengthens collaborative relationships among the pathologists, medical staff, nursing units, the chemistry section, and other lab staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related field

Required clinical internship in a MT/MLS approved program

5 years experience as a Medical Technologist

Two years experience in Chemistry preferred

Two years supervisory experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification