Lab Manager - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives & 403(b)

Medical, dental, vision, life

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Manager for Lourdes Hospital to oversee all clinical laboratory services and drive performance improvements across designated sites. The role ensures compliance with policies, coordinates patient care activities, and leads quality initiatives in a hospital laboratory setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Clinical Laboratory Science, MLS ASCP certification, and at least five years in a laboratory environment with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of laboratory services at designated sites and supports coordination of patient care activities
• Monitors quality indicators and submits monthly reports
• Manages department staffing, onboarding, and scheduling within budget
• Leads regional laboratory committees and coordinates new procedures
• Monitors expenses and collaborates with management on budgeting and capital plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Budgeting

Staffing

Onboarding

Forecasting

Decision making

Relationship development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

About UsAs 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.

Mercy HealthAbout UsAs 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 HospitalJob 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 adoption.
• 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

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

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