Laboratory Manager

About Us Being a part of the Central Valley Medical Center Team means that you are professional, that you are committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care. You belong to an organization where employees are valued as individuals and encouraged to practice their specialties in a challenging, exciting, stable and supportive setting. Duties for This Position The Lab Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of clinical operations within the Lab. Assures reliable, high-quality diagnostic test results are delivered to practitioners in the most expeditious manner possible. Provides efficient and effective leadership to lab personnel. Ensures staff is well trained to perform clinical testing in the following Laboratory areas: blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, and microbiology. Performs laboratory testing in accordance with written procedures and understands methods and principles of laboratory medical science. Evaluates quality control on a daily basis. Performs preventive maintenance on instrumentation and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits; informing physician/nurse of critical values. Uses independent judgment in organizing work to meet established deadlines and records all data obtained. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree in biological science or related field. ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalency. Minimum Experience Four years working experience as a general Medical Technologist is preferred. Leadership experience highly valued. Required Skills Strong communication skills and independent judgment. Flexibility in demanding environment. Strong computer capabilities. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Please Note All positions are subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.