Job Summary and QualificationsThe manager of the laboratory serves patients by providing medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services.
What you will do in this role:
- You will serve as an assistant to the technical director in management of the Laboratory operations.
- You will oversee the operation of the individual departments to include POCT as assigned by the Technical Director.
- You will assume authority and responsibility for all matters of the laboratory including the daily efficient of all operations of all sections of the laboratory, good quality control practices, scheduling, personnel policy interpretation and counseling, inventory, reference laboratory testing, budget and instrument maintenance in the absence of the director .
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related biological science required.
- MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or, as appropriate, BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), I (ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP) certification or equivalent required OR registry/certification eligible.
- Registry/certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Must have at least two years supervisory experience.
- Point of Care Testing (POCT) experience is preferred:
- Comprehensive knowledge of procedures, policies and equipment with regard to POCT.
BenefitsResearch Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Manager opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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