Manager Microbiology

Methodist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center seeks a Microbiology Manager to lead the microbiology department. You will guide a high-performing team, develop policies, and coordinate resources under the medical director, with 24/7 responsibility to ensure clinical program implementation. The role emphasizes transparent communication, emotional intelligence, and maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a positive work environment; prior leadership in a hospital microbiology lab is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Scientist or related area of specialty.
• MT(ASCP), CLS(ASCP, or MT(AMT) certification/licensure.
• 5 years of laboratory experience.
• 2 to 5 years of management experience preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of microbiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the microbiology department, directing personnel and operations.
• Develop policies and plans for the laboratory under medical direction.
• Maintain 24/7 responsibility for department performance and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Microbiology Manager. The manager of the microbiology department serves as a visible, engaged, and collaborative leader responsible for supporting a high-performing team. The manager helps to formulate plans, organizes resources, directs personnel and develops policies in the microbiology laboratory as directed by the medical director. The manager has twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week responsibility of the department and sections of the laboratory to ensure implementation of the medical/clinical programs. The manager needs to have the skills to communicate with transparency, professional and emotional intelligence while fostering a positive work environment and maintaining high performance and regulatory standards. This manager will be working with a highly engaged team that is process driven and patient care focused.

Job requirements:

A. Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Scientist or related area of specialty;

B. Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
MT(ASCP), CLS(ASCP, or MT(AMT)

C. Related Work Experience:
5 years of Laboratory experience

2 to 5 years of management experience preferred

5 to 10 years of microbiology experience preferred

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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