Laboratory Manager – AdventHealth Ottawa

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

• Family friendly community
• Excellent cost of living
• Five major recreational lakes
• Many annual events and festivals
• Environment committed to patient care

 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Exempt

Shift: Monday-Friday

Location

1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

The community you’ll be caring for:

 

Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.

 

The role you’ll contribute:

The Laboratory Manager provides technical expertise and supports system functions through collaboration, standardization, integration and oversight of related services. Actively manages daily operations of laboratory/specialty, within approved operational and capital budgets, meeting departmental goals. Work customarily involves supervision of analytical testing of blood and/or other biological specimens. Responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, writing/reviewing procedures, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, or other tasks assigned. Assists department leadership with meeting goals in all areas. May work with analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens as needed. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

 

 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

•Manages budgeting, department metrics, department goals, quality initiatives, strategic initiatives, department 
inventory expenses and labor productivity
•Manage departmental supply expenses by reducing waste. Introduce and manage cost saving initiatives as identified. 
Ensures staff scheduling is flexed according to workload. Ensure overtime is justified and casual overtime is eliminated
•Oversee the Standard Operating Procedures and document control
•Assess competencies according to (CLIA) regulations 
•Represents the laboratory in either a leadership or technical role at organizational multidisciplinary or leadership  meetings
•May assume Director responsibilities in the Directors absence
•Prepares staff schedule preparation and workflow assignments as required 
•Leads quality control and quality assurance testing
•Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee's responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication
•Manages quality assessment and technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, provides input for staff performance, oversees training and competency evaluations
•Manages employees in hiring, coaching, or termination with limited supervision from leadership
•Assists the Laboratory management with data collection and special projects as assigned. 
•Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results. Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures
•Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices
•May perform assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities
•May perform all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and 
accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. 
Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies
•May perform post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results)in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients
•Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students. 
•Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary
•Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical 
handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
•Responsibility for local LIS management, including, but not limited to, requests for new test builds and edits and 
maintenance of instrument interfaces and LIS regulatory validations.
•Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities
•Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelors and 5 years experience
1 years Leadership Experience 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
•Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology field
•Five years of clinical laboratory experience
•One year of leadership/management experience

PREFERRED:
•Master's degree in a related field
•Two years of Leadership/management experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
• American Medical Technologists
• American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:
Please be advised that all licenses and certifications listed are not required. If you only have one or some of those 
listed, you may still be eligible for this position. Please be advised that all licenses and certifications listed are not 
required. If you only have one or some of those listed, you may still be eligible for this position.

REQUIRED:
Must hold a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical 
Technologist such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT unless grandfathered per state requirement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Manages laboratory department staff

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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