Manager - Lab Operations

Located at Miami Valley Hospital Free Standing Emergency Department's (Dayton, OH).  This position covers Free Standing Emergency Departments in Miamisburg, Beavercreek & Jamestown.

Full-Time Day Shift (Exempt/Salaried)

Position Summary:

Leadership and Staff Management

• Provide direction, supervision, and support laboratory staff in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Communicate clearly and consistently regarding work assignments, workflow expectations, priorities, and staff responsibilities.
• Assist in creating and managing work schedules and bench assignments to ensure adequate staffing and competency maintenance.
• Perform timekeeping and attendance-related duties, including documentation of worked hours, absences, vacation, and leave requests.
• Participate in the selection, onboarding, training, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Administer corrective action and performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Build and sustain a culture of engaged caregivers.

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain competency in assigned laboratory disciplines and perform testing duties as needed.
• Maintain phlebotomy competency when required by location.
• Participate in technical bench coverage, including weekends and holidays, according to departmental schedules.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Assist with communication and follow-up with physicians, clients, and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Manage departmental budgets, expenses, and FTE allocations to ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Maintain competency and perform duties of laboratory staff as required .
• Complete other duties as assigned within the expected timeframe.

Quality and Compliance

• Assist with quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support departmental compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and company standards.
• Maintain continual readiness for inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Participate in root cause analyses and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure completion of required company documentation within established timelines. 

Documentation and Policy Management

• Assist with the development, review, update, and maintenance of laboratory policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with document control requirements and regulatory standards.

Education and Professional Development

• Participate in the training and education of medical laboratory science students, new employees, and existing staff.
• Assist with oversight of staff competency assessments and professional development activities.
• Promote ongoing learning and technical excellence within the department.

Safety

• Actively support and participate in departmental and organizational safety programs.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all safety, infection control, and occupational health policies.
• Identify and report safety concerns and participate in corrective actions as needed.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal departments, physicians, clients, vendors, and external professional organizations.
• Promote collaborative communication and teamwork across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MT) with ASCP registration preferred.

• 1-3 years of demonstrated success and experience in positions of progressively increasing responsibility in a medical lab environment. Demonstrate integrity and accuracy in decision-making and judgment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

• Good communication skills and ability to work with people.

• Schedule flexibility required for meetings and employee interactions across all shifts.

• Sound reasoning ability and good independent judgment.

• Ability to work within specified deadlines and timetables.

Physical & Safety Demands:

• Visual acuity and hand–finger dexterity to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Demonstrates complete integrity and accuracy in test performance and results reporting.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written directions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner.
• Will have exposure to biohazardous substances and hazardous chemicals.
• Familiarity with and adherence to the company’s safety, ergonomic, and health policies.
• Compliance with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas.
• Completion of required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner.
• Ability to anticipate safety hazards, act on unsafe situations, and promote safety awareness.