Manager Laboratory Services-Microbiology

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and family leave

Tuition assistance and degree programs

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins is hiring a Regional Lab Director to oversee daily department operations. The role requires a bachelor's degree and MT/MLS certification with supervisory experience.

The on-site position offers a days shift, full-time schedule, and competitive pay. Candidates must meet licensure requirements and navigate budgeting, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
• Certification as MT/MLS by AMT/ASCP or equivalent; state licensure as required by law.
• 2 years of related experience with 1 year supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing departmental goals aligned to the organizational strategy.
• Manages staff relations, performance, scheduling, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitors budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts and vendor relations; justifies needs for systems/equipment and stock.
• Assesses service quality and coordinates with staff, medical offices, and external labs; acts as Director in their absence.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and decisive judgement in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff scheduling

Payroll management

Vendor relations

Budget monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Medical Technologist (MT) or MLS certification

State licensure (if required)

Job description

Description

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department

SYS Regional Lab Director

Work Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$43.25 - $69.19 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Manages the daily operations of the department or assigned area/function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Assesses the quality of services delivered and coordinates services with staff, medical offices, and external laboratories. Acts as Director in their absence.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/sub-specialty as applicable to job responsibilities. State licensure if required by law.
• 2 years of related experience with 1 year supervisory.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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