Lab Manager - Lourdes Hospital

experiencedAlliedHealth; Paducah (KY); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Health/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee all laboratory services, coordinate with hospital teams, and drive performance improvement while ensuring policies are feasible and compliant.

The role leads staffing, budgeting and project implementation, requires MLS/ASCP certification, a Bachelor's in CLS/related field, and at least 5 years in a lab with leadership experience. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry (required)
• MLS or ASCP Certification (required)
• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting (required)
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory tech environment (required)

Responsabilidades

• Improve Laboratory operations and monitor quality indicators; submit monthly reports
• Hire, staffing, scheduling, and onboarding of new employees; schedule staff to meet service needs and budgets
• Evaluate staff performance and complete performance assessments with input from Lead Technologists or Supervisors
• Coordinate regional laboratory committees and implement new procedures
• Monitor expenses and participate in forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Quality improvement

Relationship development

Decision making

Clinical knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in CLS/MLS or related field

Descripción del empleo

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Manager - Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary:

The Lab Manager oversees all aspects of laboratory services for the clinical laboratory at designated sites. The Lab Manager interacts with other hospital services to support the coordination of patient care activities as well as achieves performance improvement initiatives. As the Lab Manager, it is important to ensure policies and procedures are feasible by making compliance a key priority.

Essential Functions:

• Works to improve Laboratory operations and establish objectives related to quality metrics; monitors quality indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and submits monthly reports of monitors
• Manages laboratory department including hiring, staffing, scheduling, and onboarding of new employees; schedules staff to meet laboratory service requirements, productivity goals, and staffing budget
• Evaluates the performance of department staff and completes performance assessments with input from Lead Technologists or Supervisors
• Serves as a facilitator for regional laboratory committees and coordinates activities for completion of projects and implementation of new procedures
• Monitors laboratory expenses to meet budgetary goals. Works with their leader and participates in forecasting, planning, and budgeting. Works with their leader and collaborates with other members of the management team to develop plans for capital replacement and acquisition.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry (required)

Certifications:

• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or ASCP Certification (required)

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory tech setting (required)
• Previous experience in a leadership position in a laboratory tech environment (required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision making
• Possesses extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]