Lab Manager

Baylor Scott & White Health; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations at a new state-of-the-art facility in Frisco, Texas. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare in the community, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a dedicated team. With a focus on quality assurance and personnel development, you'll contribute to a collaborative environment that prioritizes exceptional patient care. Join a growing team committed to excellence and innovation in a rapidly expanding healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 4 years of experience in laboratory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily functions of the laboratory to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate job assignments and monitor personnel performance.
• Establish quality assurance programs to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Laboratory Regulations Knowledge

Statistical Analysis

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Infection Control Standards

Team Collaboration

Operational Decision Making

Policy Evaluation

Business Knowledge

General Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 Years Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Documentation

Scheduling Systems

Payroll Systems

Job description

Description

Shift/Schedule: Full Time, Days - Business hours

Location: BSW-Frisco at PGA

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at PGA Parkway

Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our new hospital in Frisco, Texas. As we gear up to open our doors in July 2025, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community. Our new facility, spanning 340,000 square feet, will introduce a state-of-the-art facility, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population. Among its highlights, the facility will house crucial departments such as emergency, inpatient, procedural, and women and children.

Apply today and join a growing team dedicated to bringing an elevated level of care to the rapidly growing North Texas area!

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Lab supervises technical and support personnel while overseeing the daily operations of the Laboratory. This includes ensuring that regulatory requirements are met, monitoring test systems to ensure they are in control, and supervising staff, including all activities relative to work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

1. Manages the daily functions of the laboratory to ensure it runs efficiently. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
2. Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel including the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees.
3. Ensures staff has the necessary training, experience, and competencies required to perform their duties by coordinating continuing education and providing in-services and orientations.
4. Maintains appropriate personnel and patient records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
5. Assists with budgeting, provides information about supplies, personnel, and equipment, seeks avenues of cost containment, and plans long-term purchases or capital equipment.
6. Establishes and implements quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
7. Ensures the review of all quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any associated corrective action.
8. Provides input/support in the selection/purchase of capital equipment and the development of yearly budgets.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.
• Ability to make operational choices around how work gets done, quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc.
• Ability to use broader targets to regulate how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination judgments.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
• Basic business knowledge, including but not limited to: annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance, and risk management.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience: 4 Years of Experience
• Certification/license/registration: Must have ONE of the following: ASCP-BB, ASCP-C, ASCP-CG, ASCP-CT, ASCP-H, ASCP-M, ASCP-MB, ASCP-PA, ASCP-SBB, ASCP-SC, ASCP-SH, ASCP-SM, CHS-ABHI, CHT-ABHI, CLS, MLS, MT, SCT, SCYM, SMB. Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).