Laboratory Operations Manager - Medical Technologists

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Miami Pathology Department seeks a Manager, Medical Technologists to provide leadership for clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The role develops laboratory policies, ensures efficient operations, and guides staff performance and education.

This role collaborates with reference laboratories and vendors, generates monthly and quarterly reports, and drives improvements in laboratory services while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Certification and Licensing: Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Manages teams of medical technologists responsible for performing basic tests and laboratory procedures.
• Ensures proper laboratory equipment is in place. Monitors equipment performance, diagnoses instrument problems and malfunctions, and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
• Plans, prioritizes, and directs work activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Investigates and resolves problems concerning patient testing and procedures.
• Assists with interviewing and selecting new staff. Participates in the formal progressive disciplinary process. Conducts, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of employee performance improvement plans.
• Participates in the design and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation.
• Monitors quality control and assurance, proficiency testing, and implements corrective actions.
• Coordinates and participates in continuing education activities and events.
• Monitors employee compliance with approved regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Assists in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the section.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs.
• Assists with the development of competency assessment tools.
• Participates in the review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Skills

Operational Management

Organizational Development

Financial Oversight

Team Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami Pathology Department seeks a Manager, Medical Technologists to provide leadership for clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The role develops laboratory policies, ensures efficient operations, and guides staff performance and education.

This role collaborates with reference laboratories and vendors, generates monthly and quarterly reports, and drives improvements in laboratory services while ensuring regulatory compliance and