Manager Pathology

Piedmont Healthcare; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee departmental operations under the Director, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role requires collaboration with nursing, administrative and medical staff to support patient care and drive performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in clinical laboratory management, with supervisory experience and relevant certifications, and a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or closely related field is required.
• MBA or MHA preferred.
• Certification as MT/MLS by ASCP/AMT/AAB is required for Laboratory management.
• Histology/Pathology certification (HTL/HT/CT) by ASCP is required for Anatomic Pathology management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations of the Laboratory and ensure safe, efficient and quality performance standards.
• Coordinate with nursing, administrative, medical and other staff to support patient care and identify opportunities for system improvement.

Skills

Supervisory responsibilities

Administrative oversight

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

MBA or Health Administration preferred

Job description

Overview:

Under the direction of the Director, the manager oversees departmental operations of the Laboratory. Performs administrative duties including oversight and compliance of point of care testing and affiliated offsite areas. Monitors operations to ensure safe, efficient and quality performance standards for employees, patients and visitors. Collaboration with nursing, administrative, medical and other staff to coordinate patient care activities will be necessary to support the facilities mission statement, achieve customer satisfaction, and identify system problems as opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director, the manager oversees departmental operations of the Laboratory. Performs administrative duties including oversight and compliance of point of care testing and affiliated offsite areas. Monitors operations to ensure safe, efficient and quality performance standards for employees, patients and visitors. Collaboration with nursing, administrative, medical and other staff to coordinate patient care activities will be necessary to support the facilities mission statement, achieve customer satisfaction, and identify system problems as opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university in Medical Technology or a closely related field is Required
• Master's degree of Business Administration or Health Administration is Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years of clinical experience, including at least two (2) years with supervisory responsibilities, preferably in an acute care hospital setting is Required
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Management of Clinical Laboratory only: Certification in medical technology; certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) . AAB provisional certification not accepted Required
• Management of Anatomic Pathology (Cytology/Histology): Certification in histology; certification as a Histotechnologist HTL, Histotechnician HT and/or Cytologist CT by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital