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Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a dynamic team in ensuring high-quality laboratory services. This role involves overseeing operational efficiencies, managing budgets, and fostering staff development to maintain clinical excellence. With a commitment to innovation and quality care, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient outcomes and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. If you are passionate about laboratory management and ready to take on a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Medical Technology, including supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of laboratory operations and staff management.
• Develop and maintain laboratory guidelines and quality control.

Skills

Medical Technology

Laboratory Management

Performance Management

Budgeting

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Master's degree in related field

ASCP certification

Job description

Job Details

Reporting to the divisional Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Manager plans, directs, and supervises all administrative, technical, and fiscal aspects of the department, including personnel management and the development of laboratory testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of the laboratory function and results. The Manager is responsible for staff development and performance management, budgeting, adherence to metrics and outcomes, supply chain, and revenue cycle. The manager also plans and directs activities to ensure a high standard of care and implementation of sound policies and procedures, including training, budget administration, and employee relations.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Leads Supervisors, Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians to maintain a high-functioning, highly efficient department, including the development and maintenance of appropriate clinical competency.

• Responsible for performance management for supervisory, technical, and support staff, including annual performance appraisals, hiring and terminations, and disciplinary actions.

• Ensures department operational efficiencies through appropriate staffing and fiscal accountability.

• Establishes criteria and templates for acceptable analytical performance, including validity of specimens, testing, QA/QC, and results reporting. Has sign-off responsibility on these activities (in addition to supervisor).

• Develops laboratory guidelines and procedure manuals to ensure effective instrument and equipment use and testing quality control. Ensures standard operational procedures are correct and up-to-date.

• Prepares budget in consultation with director to allocate expenses, control costs, and maintain operations at a level consistent with budgetary guidelines.

• Plans and manages all lab activities in alignment with the department and hospital goals.

• Performs other duties related to laboratory services as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience required. Master's degree in related field preferred. ASCP or equivalent certification.

Experience: 7+ years' experience in Medical Technology, with at least 1-3 years of supervisory and/or lead experience.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.