Laboratory Manager Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Laboratory Manager Medipath Coral Gables, FL Job Details Full-time $71,656 – $77,794 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Safety equipment provided Qualifications Microsoft Excel Medical Technology ASCP Certification Medical Technologist Bachelor of Science Laboratory experience English Clinical laboratory experience Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Computer skills Senior level 4 years Communication skills Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Laboratory Manager (LM)

REPORTS TO

Technical & Medical Director

DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS

Laboratory Supervisors (LS)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The listing of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as the Technical or Medical Director may deem necessary from time to time. Identifies and resolves problems with test results, equipment, or staff, and communicates effectively with other departments, the Technical and Medical Directors, and medical professionals. Assists the Technical or Medical Director in developing, validating, and implementing new procedures and technologies. In conjunction with the Technical or Medical Director, the Lab Manager is responsible for the coordination of laboratory technical staff within their departments, including: Performs all aspects of personnel management, including, but not limited to, ensuring the appropriateness of daily working and training schedules, approval and monitoring of time off. Ensuring that technical staff are appropriately scheduled to support the Medipath physician’s clinical and technical performance expectations. Implementation and adherence to standard operating policies & procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance program (including QA manual). Manages test database. Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflect the current process. Fosters intradepartmental support and collaboration. Acts as a liaison between the Laboratory Supervisors and their staff, helps manage their staff’s technical concerns, resource utilization, and clinical activities, and coordinates optimization of performance (quality and productivity). Reviews staffing and equipment requirements, materials (reagents and supplies) needed, and selection of personnel hired and IVD products used. Works with Laboratory Supervisors but has ultimate responsibility for inventory control. Works with Laboratory Supervisors but has ultimate responsibility for the maintenance and preventive maintenance for all departmental instrumentation and equipment. Facilitates and ensures that staff evaluations are completed in a timely fashion and that training records for all laboratory staff are appropriately maintained. Maintains reports that detail departmental testing volumes for statistical purposes and to ensure that the department is properly staffed to accommodate workloads. Manages department costs and resources to adhere to the budget. Establishes and maintains updated cost-per-reportable result calculations (CPRR) for tests performed in the laboratory, and monitors departmental labor and materials utilization to ensure optimal efficiency. Works with Laboratory Supervisors but has ultimate responsibility for laboratory technical staff, and supports remedial action to correct deficiencies. Works with Laboratory Supervisors but has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that adequate and proper safety equipment and materials are available and that laboratory personnel have been properly trained in their use. Ensures that the laboratory environment is safe and compliant with all relevant safety regulations, and that staff follow all safety protocols. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations. Coordinates laboratory adherence to CLIA and CAP regulations and inspection readiness. Responsible for the enrollment in proper CAP (or equivalent) proficiency testing programs, receiving proficiency testing specimens, administering the proficiency testing program, including the review of proficiency testing reports and corrective actions as needed. Develops and maintains quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results and ensure the lab adheres to CLIA regulations. Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and proper functioning of laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and meets safety standards. Responsible for preparing Florida DOH or other regulatory bodies. Responsible for obtaining the necessary continuing education credits to maintain Florida State license, including medical errors. Evaluates and selects chemicals and biologicals for clinical use and establishes monitoring systems for handling, processing, and storing these supplies and reagents. Ensures MSDS sheets are available for all hazardous materials used in the department and reviews them annually. Ensures that departmental waste management policies are followed. Responsible for keeping the department abreast of new and/or changing regulations and technologies. Responsible for the technical oversight of the LIS, and serves as liaison to IT to ensure administrative issues are identified and resolved.

QUALIFICATIONS

MT/CLS, ASCP Certification in a specialty of Clinical Lab Science appropriate for overseeing various clinical laboratory departments (i.e., Histology, Cytology, Clinical, Molecular diagnostics, and Genetic testing). Bachelor’s Degree of Science (Medical Technology or other science, such as Biology or Chemistry) + Experience in Clinical laboratory experience of supervisory experience. Ability to perform clinical laboratory tests according to established and accepted procedures, to report all tests and procedures in a timely and correct manner to the attending physician, to participate in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and premises, to communicate problems and unusual laboratory observations, and maintain appropriate skills and knowledge of laboratory medicine. Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance, exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively in both oral and written form. Must be able to empower and direct technical activities of laboratory technicians/technologists and ensure maintenance of laboratory equipment and availability of appropriate supplies and reagents, and assure regular performance and recording of quality control procedures. Must be able to use independent judgment, to interact productively and positively with patients, physicians, providers, technologists, and staff. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills while acting as the laboratory liaison with extra departmental coordinators and staff. Must be able to balance and prioritize multiple projects with a great attention to detail. High level of critical thinking skills. Self-motivated, efficient, and very organized. Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, spreadsheets and typing. Exhibit leadership, ethical decision making, excellent critical thinking skills and positive interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

Successful completion of a pre-employment visual color discrimination test (ISHIHARA TEST) Successful completion of annual education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines. Proficiency and/or familiarity with computers, computer programs, information systems, scanners, forceps, rulers, tissue dyes, scalpel or razor blades, microtomes, cryostats, water baths, slide rack, tissue processor, drying ovens, automatic strainers, cover slippers, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Environmental Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Laboratory/Office work environment with exposure to various chemicals and equipment. Prolonged sitting, frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Safety equipment and personal protective equipment provided and required. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office and laboratory equipment. On-call status after normal hours of operations. Some travel required (conferences, client/prospective client visits).

Laboratory Setting:

exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bloodborne pathogens, chemical hazards, and sharp instruments.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$71,656.00 – $77,794.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Ability to

Commute:

Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Coral Gables, FL 33134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person