Laboratory Manager

Job Description

As the Laboratory Manager at Northwest Medical Center - Springdale, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care to our patients. Our employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement program.

Job Summary 

The Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative, fiscal, and technical operations of the clinical laboratory to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care. This role involves planning, organizing, and evaluating laboratory functions while managing personnel, budgets, and resources. The Manager serves as a technical supervisor for on-site and off-site clinical laboratory functions, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards. 

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of the clinical laboratory, ensuring coordination with other hospital departments to support efficient operations and quality patient care.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops laboratory personnel while ensuring staff competencies are assessed on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, and other relevant standards, maintaining proper documentation and readiness for inspections.
• Establishes, reviews, and updates department policies, procedures, and job descriptions to align with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Manages the department budget, demonstrating fiscal accountability and achieving outcomes within allocated resources.
• Collaborates with other hospital departments to resolve issues that impact patient care delivery or organizational objectives.
• Delegates tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for departmental operations and outcomes.
• Actively engages in quality assurance and safety initiatives within the department, addressing issues promptly to maintain high standards.
• Utilizes hospital-wide and department-specific computer software and technology to streamline laboratory processes and improve efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution; or a passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency Examination approved by HHS (HEW); or prior employment as a laboratory supervisor in a hospital licensed by the Department of Health before January 1, 1995 required or
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field required
• 5-7 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting required
• 2-4 years of supervisory or management experience in a laboratory environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, testing procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Proficiency in budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address complex issues effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and staff.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Proficiency in the use of laboratory information systems (LIS) and hospital-wide software applications.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) required or
• ASCP - Medical Technologist required
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT preferred or
• CLS-L - Clinical Lab Scientist License preferred

INDLEAD

To apply, please email candi_cowart@chs.net