Manager - Core Lab

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Organization:

Core Labs Admin

Job Summary:

The Manager, Core Lab leads clinical laboratory section(s) and/or laboratory support functions within the Diagnostic Laboratories of the Medical Center. Provides direction for the supervisors of the individual laboratories and serves as a key resource to integrate clinical activities and optimize patient care. With the lab leadership team, defines clinical performance standards and quality measures, monitors actual performance and when necessary identifies problems and initiates corrective actions. Manages staff, operating budget and participates in capital budget.

The Manager, Core Lab will have responsibility for MetroCenter Core Lab and TVC Core Lab. This position will report to the director of the Core Lab.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitors and coordinates programs and actions within areas of responsibility; has overall fiscal accountability for sections(s).
• Develops work goals and objectives based on interpretation of organization plans and forecasts; plans to achieve goals or establish priorities through appropriate budgeting and program development.
• Monitors payroll reports for overtime and FlexPTO as will as conducts performance appraisals.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution and 7 years relevant experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification or Medical Laboratory Technologist Tennessee license. If not licensed, must be eligible to obtain Medical Technologist license in 120 days. If not licensed as a Medical Technologist - Supervisor, must be eligible to obtain Medical Laboratory Supervisor license within 6 months of start date.
License as a Medical Laboratory Technologist generalist or categorical, or
Successful completion of CAHEA or NAACLS accredited medical laboratory science program or BS degree from an accredited institution with major in a biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, or Equivalent education and experience per CLIA and the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board for personnel performing high complexity testing, AND ASCP medical laboratory scientist generalist or categorical certification, or equivalent certification. Allowed 120 days to obtain State of Tennessee license. Considered ‘in training’ prior to license approval.
License as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor generalist or categorical, or if not currently licensed, must have national MLS (ASCP) Certification or categorical equivalent Certification Medical Laboratory Supervisor license in the state of Tennessee or eligibility to obtain Medical Laboratory Supervisor license in the state of Tennessee. Allowed 6 months to obtain State of Tennessee Supervisor license. Considered “in training” prior to license approval.

Preferred:

Active Medical Laboratory Technologist – Supervisor licensure in the state of Tennessee (TN)
Experience must be in a CLIA-certified, CAP accredited laboratory.
Minimum of at least 5 years of leadership experience

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Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Medical Laboratory Supervisor - Tennessee Medical Lab Board

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's

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