Microbiology Manager

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

PTO from day one

403(b)

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, CO seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee testing, staff, and regulatory compliance within a busy clinical laboratory. The role requires leadership to ensure high-quality patient testing and efficient operations.

The position emphasizes budget management, policy development, and staff mentoring while maintaining strict adherence to CLIA and regulatory standards. A dynamic, patient-centered environment awaits the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory field is required.
• 4+ years of clinical laboratory training or experience in the assigned specialty.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a complex clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing, analytical procedures, and staff performance.
• Manage department budget and staffing within hours.
• Lead quality, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Mentor staff and participate in system-wide labs committees.

Skills

Regulatory standards

Analytical testing

English communication

Reading & math

Computer skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years lab training/experience

2+ years management

5+ years supervisory

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

• 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)

Location

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 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

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Pay Range: $90,958.40 - $169,187.20

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.