Laboratory Manager

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Administrative Skills, Benchmarking, Billing, Biology, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Capital Equipment Purchasing, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Employee Retention, Environmental Work, Federal Compliance Regulations, Fee Schedule, Genetics, Health Information Technology, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, LaTeX Typesetting, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Systems, Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Mathematics, Medical Waste, Nursing, Operational Audit, Operational Communications, Operational Improvement, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Physical Science, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Research Laboratory, Safety Compliance, Set Goals, Staff Training, Statistical Reports, Succession Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Training Program, Typing, University/School Regulations, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

Today

Overview

Full time: 8:00a-4:30p

Description

Oversees day to day operations of clinical or research laboratory(s): + Directs the administrative functions and customer service in area(s) of responsibility. + Coordinates technical functions with technical coordinators/supervisors, directors and other hospital departments. + Develops policies/procedures, oversees training programs, administers budgets, recommends capital equipment purchases, and ensures department meets established laboratory and hospital objectives and complies with regulatory guidelines. + Keeps abreast of regulatory changes, ensures Quality Assurance and safety compliance with federal regulations and certifying agencies. + Ensures preparation for inspections, maintenance of accurate records, procedure manuals, record storage and monitors results of proficiency testing. + Plans, prepares and monitors the capital equipment, operations and personnel budgets for the department. + egularly reviews year to date expenses and variances. + Investigates and justifies variance and implements corrective actions. + Coordinates with other laboratory leadership in developing goals and objectives for the laboratory. + Analyzes laboratory strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints to direct resources to accomplish objectives. + Works with Laboratory Supervisors, Managers and Directors to develop succession plans. + Reviews and updates job descriptions by reviewing job responsibilities and minimum qualifications on a regular basis. + Manage retention and recruitment. + Effectively manages employee performance; addresses problems by listening to employees and providing employees with feedback, identifying ways to develop skills to perform their job effectively. + Communicates job expectations to employees and ensures employee competency and timely performance evaluations/ documentation. + Develops laboratory wide policies/procedures in accordance with the hospital/ university and regulatory agencies. + Ensures that departmental productivity meets or exceeds standards for maximum operational efficiency. + Monitors and re-directs activities or FTEs to maintain acceptable levels of productivity. + Ensures orientation and continuing education activities are provided for employees which address employee safety, infection control, job training and leadership development. + Participates in education programs and professional organizations to maintain professional growth and provides department and staff with new information. + Evaluates and implements operational changes to improve the quality and efficiency of laboratory services. + Coordinates quality issues with other hospital departments. + Prepares reports identifying quality improvement and laboratory accomplishments. + Assists in preparing operational, statistical reports for regulatory agencies, productivity monitoring and benchmarking activities. + Reviews reports to assist in making fact-based decisions. + Oversees test fee schedule, coding and cost analysis. + Coordinates test billing and cost analysis with laboratory information systems. + Designs laboratory forms related to patient test requests and reports. + Provides various managerial reports related to laboratory operations, finances, employee training/ competency, safety and infection control. + May serve on, or chair laboratory and hospital committees or clinical pathways. + Makes decisions focused on customer service. + Serves as liaison between laboratory and patients, physicians, nurses, staff and other institutions. + Communicates frequently with other laboratory managers promoting teamwork. + Communicates operational changes to technical supervisors/staff and other hospital departments. + Seeks input and recommendations from staff on ways to improve operations. + Meets with faculty, nursing, physicians and other customers regarding laboratory operations/service and education/research. + Assists in providing approved resources for instrument evaluations and procedure development. + Investigates and recommends, with technical supervisors and directors, the purchase of new products and equipment. + Develops criteria for vendor bids and recommends vendor selection. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science. + Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. + Five years of medical technology or healthcare experience of which four years in a supervisory capacity is preferred. + For Medical Technologists, certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), CT(ASCP) (ASCP), MT(HEW), MT(HHS), MT(AMT), MT(NCA), CHT or CHS(ABHI), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable. + RN licensure acceptable for non-testing departments. + For positions managing Laboratory Support Services functions, the following qualifications are acceptable: Bachelor's degree in relevant field, including business (health administration or IT preferred), clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science. + Five years healthcare experience of which four years in a supervisory capacity is preferred. + Certification as PBT (ASCP, NHA or equivalent) strongly preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EUH Lab Support Services_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_165588_

Job Category

_Laboratory_

Schedule

_8a-4:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $52.69/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $62.63/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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