Website Northwest Health System Springdale
Northwest Health System Springdale
Company : Northwest Health System Springdale
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
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