Laboratory Manager

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for management of staff and operations for multiple laboratories. Effectively utilizes available resources to ensure provision of timely and accurate laboratory test results through methods that are in compliance with requirements established by accreditation standards and by federal/state reimbursement agencies.  Responsibilities may also include functioning as a technical consultant for the Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) program involving non-laboratory testing staff at Outpatient Clinic sites within University Health. Interacts as needed with nursing staff, physicians, other hospital departments and Pathology Services management staff.  Performs all other functions and duties as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

OR

High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

3 years’ experience in clinical laboratory experience in the specific department worked is required.   One year’s experience as a first level supervisor in the specific department is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

            Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required 

            OR

        Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification.  A specialist certification limits qualification to the area of specialization only.

Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.