Labcorp · 12 hours ago
Lab Manager I
Paducah, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expLabcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team in Paducah, KY. The Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory, facilitating innovation and managing change to provide high-quality products.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalLife ScienceMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Purchases all laboratory supplies and ensures that adequate inventory maintained at each site
Oversees all service agreements and timely resolution of any supply and equipment maintenance are addressed
Attends Hospital department head meetings as required
Communicates with Baptist Associate Vice-President Laboratory Services on all laboratory functions
Functions as a liaison within laboratory and external services
Collaborates in the development of short and long-term goals and objectives for the department with the Baptist Laboratory Director
Works in conjunction with the Baptist laboratory directors to ensure compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, and with any applicable local, state, federal and accreditation regulations
Provides consultative support as requested regarding selection, promotions and disciplinary actions in accordance with personnel policies
Conducts meetings with laboratory directors and staff to discuss problems and exchange information
Assists in reviewing new technology including implementation and training of lab personnel
Cooperates and maintain good working relationship with all Hospital departments
Meets with sales representatives to review new products and equipment, schedules in-house demonstrations when necessary
Works with IT on LIS test builds, changes or deletions
Coordinates with appropriate vendor for validation/correlation of instruments
Assists with testing and implementation of instruments
Monitors and compiles monthly lab metrics and provides reports to the TSA System Director
Manages the oversight of the courier service to ensure timely and accurate delivery of specimens
Escalates any lab related issues to TSA System Director and Baptist Associate Vice-President Laboratory Services
Receives appropriate utilization reports from each site related to the fixed and schedule-based fees and submits to TSA System Director and Baptist Associate Vice-President Laboratory Services for approval
Assists with relocating supplies as necessary to ensure continuity of care
Assists in developing appropriate new test procedures when indicated
Assists in communicating changes in any laboratory procedures to Hospital director and personnel
Secures and encourages continuing education opportunities for all employees and documents their attendance as well as budget funds
Assists in maintaining required lab accreditation
Participates in QA internal audits to maintain inspection readiness
Tracks and compiles monthly reports for TSA System Director and Baptist Associate Vice-President Laboratory Services
Assists with tracking of established quality metrics for each site and recommends improvements as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor's degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory is required
Minimum 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a laboratory is required
ASCP certification is required
MT/MLT certification is required
Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations is required
Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Preferred
Experience overseeing service agreements and contracts is highly preferred
Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports
Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Labcorp
Labcorp specializes in providing physicians with laboratory tests.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.85B2024-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2019-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $850M
1988-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Adam Schechter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bill Haas
SVP, Northeastern US and Canada, Labcorp Diagnostics
Recent News
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