Microbiology Manager

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth seeks a Microbiology Manager to lead a clinical laboratory department in Denver, CO. The role focuses on maintaining testing quality, introducing new methods, and overseeing budget, staffing and policy development.

Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership are essential to ensure compliance and staff development. The position requires 2+ years in clinical laboratory management, 4+ years in clinical lab training/experience, and 5+ years in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (DNV, CLIA, OSHA, COLA, CAP, ASHI)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of analytical testing in licensed specialties
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to read and interpret English texts and numbers; problem solve
• Proficient in computer applications and data entry
• Professional judgment, leadership and handling confidential information
• Decision making under pressure and prioritization of tasks
• Team-building and staff development
• Skilled in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to maintain effective testing, products, services, and equipment; evaluates new tests, processes, and equipment; conducts cost analysis and education
• Prepares and manages an operating budget for staffing, space, supplies, and equipment
• Develops and enforces policies and processes; ensures regulatory compliance
• Supervises and manages department operations and staff performance
• Oversees testing and analytical procedures; ensures compliance with regulations and policies
• Manages post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing across age groups
• Directs staffing within budget; interviews, hires, and trains staff; assesses competency
• Mentors staff and resolves complex customer service issues; improves workflow
• Leads performance improvement activities; promotes teamwork and patient safety
• Serves on committees and system-wide teams; acts as a technical resource across campuses
• May supervise hazardous waste handling training and transport; ensures PPE use and safety
• Follows safety policies and required training; performs additional duties as assigned

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical testing

Communication

Computer skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Microbiology Manager

AdventHealth

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

2525 S DOWNING ST

City

DENVER

State

Colorado

Postal Code

80210

Job Description

• Collaborates to maintain effective testing, products, services, and equipment. Introduces new tests, processes, and equipment, including recommendation, selection, evaluation, cost analysis, change management, and education.
• Prepares and manages an operating budget to ensure appropriate staffing, professional development, space, supplies, and equipment.
• Develops and oversees new policies, procedures, or processes in the document control system, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supervises, manages, assigns, and performs pre-analytical and support activities related to department operations.
• Manages, supervises, assigns, and performs testing and analytical procedures, ensuring staff adherence to regulations and policies.
• Performs, assigns, and manages post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing for all age groups.
• Directs department staffing within budgeted hours, including interviewing, selecting, orienting, training, and assessing staff competency.
• Supervises, manages, leads, engages, and mentors department staff, resolving complex customer service issues and facilitating workflow.
• Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety.
• Participates in committees, teams, and councils, including cross-campus and campus-specific teams. Serves as a technical resource throughout the system and chairs the system team applicable to specialty.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, rules, and guidelines, such as DNV, CLIA, OSHA, AABB, COLA, CAP, ASHI, and related agencies, as well as Corporate Compliance Plan [Required]
• A high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise of analytical testing in licensed specialty(ies), with ability to share, explain, teach, and mentor others [Required]
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner [Required]
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, and comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve [Required]
• Ability to apply accurately learned computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices [Required]
• Mature, independent professional judgment and leadership of team and the ability to handle confidential information within hospital guidelines and applicable regulations [Required]
• Ability to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and handle multiple priorities and projects [Required]
• Ability to build and maintain effective, productive and cohesive teams and appropriate peer relationships to facilitate organizational objectives [Required]
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel [Required]

Education

• Bachelor's [Required]

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory management role [Required]
• 4+ years of clinical laboratory training or experience, or both, within the assigned specialty [Required]
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role in a complex clinical laboratory [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii): For high complexity testing, equivalent laboratory training and experience includes the following:
• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR
• 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND
• Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR
• At least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing; OR
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); OR
• Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements
• Due to regulatory body nomenclature changes in 2022 and 2023, MT(ASCP) and MT(AMT) are denoted now as MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT).

Licenses And Certifications

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range

$90,050.24 - $167,502.55

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care. Our Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is our commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 51 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.