Laboratory Manager - Core Lab

Laboratory Manager - Core Lab Labcorp - 3.3 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Biology Bachelor's degree in biological science Laboratory procedures Laboratory safety Recruitment process management Medical Technology Operations management ASCP Certification Equipment installation Performance management Customer inquiry handling Laboratory staff training Change management Team development Clinical staff training Supervising experience Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Laboratory regulatory affairs Team management Medical laboratory work Mentoring Safe environment creation CLIA regulations Recruiting Healthcare team management Laboratory staff supervision Productivity software Laboratory information systems (LIS) Hospital compliance Clean workspace maintenance Senior level JCAHO Hospital regulatory compliance Production scheduling Leadership 2 years Staffing management Hospital experience Overseeing training Staff development Full Job Description LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team to manage Core Lab operations for UAB St. Vincent's East Hospital located in Birmingham, AL and the UAB St. Vincent's Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) located in Trussville, AL. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Core Lab at UAB St. Vincent's East and the Lab at UAB St. Vincent's FSED. Additionally, the Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our world-class diagnostics laboratory!

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 PM - 5:00

PM Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct the daily operational activities of the technical and non-technical operations at the Core Lab located at UAB St. Vincent's East and the Lab located at UAB St. Vincent's FSED located in Birmingham and Trussville. Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor's degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory 2 or more years of prior Lab leadership experience is required Prior experience in a Hospital Core Lab is preferred Prior supervisory experience managing several direct reports required Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus ASCP or AMT certification is required Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA and relevant state regulations Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today! Labcorp is proud to be an

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