Manager Laboratory Operations

Arkansas Children's

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a related field with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist (from AMT or ASCP) is required.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and laboratory standards.
  • Proven ability to build and manage effective teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of clinical laboratory departments.
  • Hire, train, and manage laboratory staff according to operational needs.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation requirements.
  • Prepare the lab for inspections and implement necessary corrective measures.
  • Set and evaluate performance and quality standards for laboratory services.
  • Manage instrument validation and calibration processes.
  • Plan, monitor, and manage departmental budget and resources.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Support for continuous development and training for staff.
  • Participation in initiatives aligned with the Laboratory Strategic Plan.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.

Time Type:
Full time

Department:
CC094070 Lab Administration

Summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory. Works and collaborates with department managers in directing compliance with policies, procedures and best practices in support of optimal performance of the laboratory. In addition, directs operations to achieve accurate, reliable, and timely testing services. Hires, trains, and, as necessary, terminates employees under their operational supervision. Works directly with the Laboratory Admin Director in the execution of initiatives supporting the Laboratory Strategic Plan. Represents the laboratory as a model of the behavioral standards of the institution. Supports the Mission and Strategic Imperatives of organization.

Additional Information:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory. Works and collaborates with department managers in directing compliance with policies, procedures and best practices in support of optimal performance of the laboratory. In addition, directs operations to achieve accurate, reliable, and timely testing services. Hires, trains, and, as necessary, terminates employees under their operational supervision. Works directly with the Laboratory Admin Director in the execution of initiatives supporting the Laboratory Strategic Plan. Represents the laboratory as a model of the behavioral standards of the institution. Supports the Mission and Strategic Imperatives of organization.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education:
Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:
Related Field - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:
1 of the following certifications is required -

Recommended Certifications:
Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Description

1. Responsible for the overall operation of one or more department(s) in the laboratory.

2. Builds an effective team by attracting skilled workers, effectively integrating new staff to their jobs, and developing and retaining skilled workers to meet current and future department goals and objectives.

3. Assures regulatory compliance accreditation requirements are met.

4. Assures readiness for unannounced inspections and implements corrective actions within established deadlines following inspections and audits.

5. Defines standards for quality and Performsance measure and evaluates services and processes against those standards also Providess personnel competency and training.

6. Assures instrument validation and calibration.

7. Plans for fiscal management and resource utilization including the budgeting, forecasting and monitoring and forecasting processes.

8. Plans, implements and evaluates specific improvement activities.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

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