Manager,Core Lab - Laboratory Job City of Cortland New York USA,Healthcare

Position: Manager, Core Lab - Laboratory - Full Time
Location: City of Cortland

Summary

Position will be the primary manager of core laboratory functions throughout the departmental shifts, inclusive of Processing, Phlebotomy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation, and Blood Bank. Position will assure technical quality and conformance with regulatory authorities. The position will promote Service Excellence, Employee satisfaction, process improvement activities and function as the primary back up for the Laboratory Administrative Director.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology is preferred. A bachelors degree in the physical sciences may be considered if paired with relevant experience in a clinical laboratory. Advanced management degrees or courses are highly preferred.

Experience

Current New York State license as a Certified Laboratory Technologist. Experienced Medical Technologist with a minimum of 6 years experience in the laboratory. Advanced degrees in Management preferred. Certification by ASCP Board of Registry or Board eligible is preferred. Experience must include escalating levels of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to manage staff in the achievement of department goals. Experience in Core Lab operations is preferred.

Essential

Functions

Assists in both short and long range Core Laboratory plans that are consistent the mission, vision, strategic and business plans.

Together with the Medical and Administrative Director, plans, coordinates and takes the lead in integrating Core Lab functions throughout all shifts, including scheduling, monitoring, data collection, data presentation and the implementation of approved new initiatives.

Assists Administrative Director and other department leaders within the laboratory in the assurance of compliance with all state, federal and any other applicable regulatory agency requirements.

Assists in maintaining departmental operations within the budgetary goals.

Coordinates and allocates Core Lab activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

Plans, conducts, prepares for, and attends and participates in departmental and administrative meetings as required.

Assists Administrative Director and department leaders in preparing policies and procedures that support the laboratory' s provision of services.

Assures all policy, procedure, record keeping, quality control, quality assurance, testing, quality control and quality assurance documentation required are maintained and up to date.

Assists in quality assurance and maintenance of all hospital and laboratory safety regulations, including the coordination of updating and communicating this information with the department.

Schedule personnel, develops staffing plans and departmental assignments/ re-assignments under overall guidance of Administrative Director.

Performs performance evaluations and participates in/or conducts disciplinary sessions as needed and maintains the documentation.

Conducts employee interviews, orientation, competencies, and educational sessions as needed and maintains the documentation.

Conducts departmental quality auditing and compiles required quality reports.

Works closely with Administrative and Medical Director. Maintains comprehensive communication with both directors. Functions as back up to the Laboratory Administrative Director.

The pay for this position ranges from $ per hour.