Laboratory Manager

AdventHealth; Illinois; On-site; USD 87,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave - 4 Weeks

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Illinois seeks an experienced laboratory leader to oversee clinical operations and ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance. You will guide staff, implement performance improvements, and mentor new personnel within a high-volume medical laboratory setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a lab science, 5+ years of clinical lab experience, 1+ year of leadership, and ASCP or AMT certification. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, or equivalent with ABHES/CAAHEP criteria.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities to promote team building, engagement, patient satisfaction and safety.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting the process.
• Ensures adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and applicable regulations; protects patient information at all times.
• Monitors staff productivity and provides coaching to increase quality and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Coaching

Team collaboration

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, documenting the process appropriately.
• Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the assigned department or work area
• Follows and ensures staff adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
• Ability to monitor staff productivity and provide coaching feedback to increase quality and productivity standards

Education:

• Bachelor’s [Required]

Field of Study:

• in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor’s degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Required

Work Experience:

• 1+ year of leadership experience [Required]
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• ASCP or AMT required

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$86,756.80 - $161,387.20

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.