Laboratory Manager

*Additional Information:*
*Schedule*: Days
*Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements:*
* Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university to include minimum of 30 quarter hours of lecture science, including at least 15 quarter hours of chemistry, 10 quarter hours of biology, 5 quarter hours of math, 5 years minimum of general laboratory experience, and 3 years managerial or supervisory experience.
* Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT, MLS, CLT, CLS) by the Board of Registry as ASCP, AMT, AAB (AAB with 15yrs.experience), NCA, HHS certification or equivalent

*Experience:*
* Minimum of two years as a bench technologist and 3 years supervisory experience, required.
* Computer and business management skills preferred.

*Duties: *
*Job Summary *
* Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
* Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

*Essential Functions*
* Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
* Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
* Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e.
* contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
* Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
* Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
* Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
* Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

*Physical Requirements *
* Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
* Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
* Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

*Skills: *
* Must be an ASCP registered Medical Technologist or equivalent.
* A minimum of 6-10+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

*Education:*
* Must be an ASCP registered Medical Technologist or equivalent.
* A minimum of 6-10+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift

Experience:
* Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Milledgeville, GA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Milledgeville, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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