Laboratory Manager - General Lab

Jobtome; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Laboratory Department leader to plan, direct, and oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure quality patient care and efficient staffing. The role emphasizes staff development, policy implementation, and adherence to CAP, JCAHO, and CMS accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate holds a MLS/ASCP-equivalent certification, a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, and several years of supervisory experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology required.
• Masters in a related field preferred.
• MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certification required; must meet CLIA ’88 requirements for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, maintain and oversee daily operations of the Laboratory Department.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, orientation and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement standards, policies and procedures for productive operation and quality patient care.
• Ensure accreditation requirements (CAP, JCAHO, CMS) are met and maintained.
• Prepare budgets, productivity metrics, and management reports.
• Maintain records and documentation for quality control, education, and competency.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Science

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Masters in related field (preferred)

Job description

Description Summary

Plans, directs, organizes, maintains, and oversees the daily operation of the Laboratory Department in accordance with accepted standards and practices to meet the needs of the patients and hospital. Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, directs, controls and oversees daily activities of the Laboratory Department to assure smooth, efficient and productive operations and quality patient care. Effectively prioritizes needs. Responds to and resolves all Laboratory technical problems as available. Interviews, selects, oversees orientation, and assigns Laboratory staff, either directly or through section coordinators. Responsible for developing standards of performance and evaluates performance. Develops section goals, scorecards, and objectives, supportive of departmental and hospital goals. Establishes and implements policies and procedures for productive laboratory operation. Directs, prepares, develops and monitors relevant productivity standards and periodic management reports for the section. Assures departmental schedules maintain adequate staffing levels and are posted in a timely manner. Assists in developing and recommending laboratory operating budget and ensures that section operates within budget. Evaluates, recommends through research and development, new procedures and instrumentation. Updates procedures and instrumentation as needed, on an ongoing basis. Oversees that adequate equipment and supplies for efficient laboratory operation and uninterrupted service to patients. Oversees developmental implementation and compliance to quality control, quality assurance continuing education, online reference manual and employee competency program. Assures all accreditation agency requirements are met to assure quality patient care. To include enforcement of all standards of accreditation and laboratory polices. CAP, JCAHO and CMS. Directs documentation, establishes record system, and maintains the oversight of all laboratory records, reports, statistics, logs and files to assure quality patient care. Continuously practices and enforces standard precautions according to hospital and departmental procedures. Reviews applications to the career ladder and makes recommendations to the Regional Laboratory Director. Reviews and updates administrative policy manuals as needed. Responsible for project management of assigned projects. Requirements: A. Education/Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science of Medical Technology required, completion of a recognized program. Masters in a related field preferred. B. Experience Minimum seven years in a clinical laboratory as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Four years supervisory or management experience required. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certification required. Must meet CLIA ‘88 requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined in the Federal Register, Vol. 57;
#40, Subpart 493.1489. Work Schedule 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time