Microbiology Manager

adventhealth; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead testing, staff, and operations across complex clinical labs. You will drive policy, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while mentoring a skilled team to deliver accurate results in a high-stakes environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, quality improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to extend the healing ministry of Christ through exceptional laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Clinical laboratory management experience required.
• Experience in supervisory role in a complex clinical lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, procedures, and equipment selection with cost analysis and education.
• Manage operating budget for staffing, space, supplies and equipment.
• Develop and enforce policies in the document control system ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supervise department staff and ensure competency.
• Lead performance improvement and safety initiatives; mentor staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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]

Field of Study:

-

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 tr