Laboratory Manager

Overview Position Highlights: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Location: Downers Grove, Travel Required Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider. Employer provided life and disability insurance. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. Immediate 401(k) match. 40 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to community engagement and social impact. Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met. The Manager Laboratory maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair. This position is responsible for overall productivity, service, strategic planning, continuous improvement and staff development with technical laboratory personnel. Responsibilities Maintains quality results by participating in the laboratory quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records Maintains pre analytical variation which includes accessioning, specimen processing, and policies and procedures. Maintains accreditation with College of American Pathologists (CAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), licensing for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Monitoring reports for the following: turnaround times of results, view critical results, testing volumes, lab site to lab site volume, peek time testing and accurate results Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress. Calibration verification and method review of new tests. Comparison of old methods to new methods. Laboratory Information system (LIS) verification and review. Writing CLSI procedures / SOP The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and necessary discipline of technical staff Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment. Also responsible for disciplinary actions that may be necessary. Qualified candidate will also hold annual reviews and competency evaluations for technical staff. Responsible for managing the daily schedule for all staff to ensure adequate staff coverage at all DMG locations to provide the needed laboratory service hours, including approving vacation and other time-off requests of staff to maintain coverage Qualifications Education Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist) (MLS/MT) Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) CPR preferred Associates degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or science Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologist or science. Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript Minimum of two years of supervisory experience and oversees at least 10 or more employees Plus a minimum of five years of laboratory experience required Must have experience in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science within a medical laboratory setting in accordance with CLIA The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $85,615-128,425, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package. #J-18808-Ljbffr