Laboratory Manager

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellbeing support

PTO & family leave

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks a Laboratory Manager to supervise clinical laboratory operations, enforce quality and regulatory programs, and lead staff across shifts. You will oversee testing, proficiency testing, inventory, and maintenance scheduling.

Qualifications include a Baccalaureate degree in medical technology/biology/chemistry with MT certification and state licensure as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor, plus at least five years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in medical technology, biology or chemistry with MT certification preferred.
• National licensure (ASCP, AMT, etc.).
• Licensed with the State of Tennessee Health Department as Medical Laboratory Supervisor.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all technical operations of lab.
• Reviews and monitors quality control programs.
• Schedules personnel and enforces hospital and lab policies.
• Represents Laboratory on hospital committees.
• Ensures preventive maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Manages external Proficiency Testing programming.
• Oversees Lab computer system and updates codes.
• Ensures ongoing education and competencies for staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Education

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology/biology/chemistry

ASCP or equivalent certification

State licensure as Medical Laboratory Supervisor (TN)

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Laboratory Manager? At TriStar Summit Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Laboratory Manager oversees and supports the technical and administrative operations of the Clinical Laboratory, to include employee oversight and staffing, regulatory compliance, quality and PI activities, problem resolution, compliance, and other areas as assigned.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in relevant sciences such as medical technology, biology, or chemistry, with medical technologist certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred.

National licensure (ASCP, AMT, etc.)

Licensed with the State of Tennessee Health Department as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor

Minimum of five years of experience supervising multiple areas of the Laboratory.

WORK SCHEDULE

Exempt, Full-time. Flexibility in scheduling to meet the demands of the department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all technical operations of lab.
• Reviews, evaluates and monitors quality control programs of the laboratory.
• Supervises and schedules all personnel directly or indirectly through delegation.
• Enforces hospital and lab policies.
• Represents Laboratory on various hospital committees.
• Ensures that all preventive maintenance/repairs are completed.
• Manages the external Proficiency Testing programming.
• Handles any problems/complaints from physicians, patients or clients.
• Oversees Laboratory computer system, reviews test dictionaries, up-dates procedure codes/CPT codes.
• Oversees Laboratory Performance Improvement program.
• Ensures that laboratory employees are current for all required continuing education and competencies.
• Inventory reagents and supplies and order as needed.
• Assists Lab director in ensuring that lab is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and accreditation standards.
• Assists Lab director in preparing for any inspections (re. State, CAP, JCAHO, etc.)
• Assures quality of all testing.
• Maintains up to date technical knowledge.
• Perform necessary lab testing routinely.
• Manages new employee orientation/training.

Benefits

TriStar Summit 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.

TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Laboratory Manager opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.