Manager Lab-Pathology-Molecular

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX seeks a Manager of Lab to oversee laboratory operations and staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing personnel tasks including hiring and training, and optimizing daily lab functions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 4 years in a laboratory environment. Various certifications in laboratory science are required, and strong management skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Certification as a medical laboratory professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory functions ensuring efficiency.
• Oversee staff training, orientation, and evaluations.
• Implement quality assurance programs and maintain compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures

Statistical and critical thinking abilities

Ability to supervise staff activities

Basic business knowledge

General computer skills (Microsoft Office, electronic documentation)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling and payroll systems

Electronic medical documentation

Job description

Overview

About Us: Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

The Manager of Lab supervises technical and support staff and oversees daily Laboratory operations. This includes ensuring regulatory requirements are met and monitoring test systems. The Manager also supervises staff activities, work assignments, hiring, termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.

Essential Functions

• Manages the daily functions of the laboratory to ensure efficiency. Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director.
• Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel including the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees.
• Ensures staff has the training, experience, and skills needed for their duties by coordinating education, in-services, and orientations.
• Maintains appropriate personnel and patient records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with budgeting. Provide information about supplies, personnel, and equipment. Seek cost containment avenues. Plan long-term purchases or capital equipment.
• Establishes and implements quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Ensures the review of all quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any associated corrective action.
• Provides input/support in the selection/purchase of capital equipment and the development of yearly budgets.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.
• Ability to make operational choices about how work gets done, quality and productivity standards, and measurable goals for employees and project teams.
• Ability to use broader targets to regulate how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination judgments.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
• Basic business knowledge includes annual planning, goal setting, budget adherence, employee compensation, compliance, and risk management.
• General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

• ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Pathologist Asst (ASCP-PA), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC), ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM)
• Must have one of the following:
• ASCP-BB
• ASCP-C
• ASCP-CG
• ASCP-CT
• ASCP-H
• ASCP-M
• ASCP-MB
• ASCP-PA
• ASCP-SBB
• ASCP-SC
• ASCP-SH
• ASCP-SM
• CHS-ABHI
• CHT-ABHI
• CLS
• MLS
• MT
• SCT
• SCYM
• SMB

Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).