Laboratory Manager

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Dental, vision, behavioral health

Telemedicine services

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and education支

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations and support the Technical Director. You will supervise departments, ensure quality control, manage scheduling, budget, and instrument maintenance in the director’s absence.

The role requires a MT/MLS/CLS equivalent certification or eligibility with at least two years of supervisory experience; POCT knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related biological science required.
• MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification or eligibility.
• Registry/certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Must have at least two years supervisory experience.
• POCT experience preferred and knowledge of POCT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the technical director in management of Laboratory operations.
• Oversee operation of departments including POCT as assigned.
• Hold authority for daily laboratory operations, quality, scheduling, budgeting and maintenance in absence of the director.

Skills

POCT experience

Supervisory experience

Budget and instrument maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related biological science

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The manager of the laboratory serves patients by providing medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services.

What you will do in this role

• You will serve as an assistant to the technical director in management of the Laboratory operations.
• You will oversee the operation of the individual departments to include POCT as assigned by the Technical Director.
• You will assume authority and responsibility for all matters of the laboratory including the daily efficient of all operations of all sections of the laboratory, good quality control practices, scheduling, personnel policy interpretation and counseling, inventory, reference laboratory testing, budget and instrument maintenance in the absence of the director .

What qualifications you will need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related biological science required.
• MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or, as appropriate, BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), I (ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP) certification or equivalent required OR registry/certification eligible.
• Registry/certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Must have at least two years supervisory experience.
• Point of Care Testing (POCT) experience is preferred:
• Comprehensive knowledge of procedures, policies and equipment with regard to POCT.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.