Travel Lab Manager

Travel Laboratory Manager

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Franklin, Virginia

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Laboratory Manager for a 13 week travel assignment in Franklin, Virginia. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a Laboratory Manager
• Valid license when needed in compliance with any state regulations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification through ASCP or equivalent such as AMT, AAB, HEW certifications
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position
  
  

Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the laboratory, ensuring quality testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. This role involves managing staff, developing policies and procedures, allocating resources, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Work Functions

• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to laboratory staff promoting a productive and supportive work environment
• Address personnel matters, including performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs to maintain high standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, COLA, Joint Commission)
• Oversee laboratory safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment free from chemical, biological, and physical hazards
• Manage laboratory resources, including inventory control, supply procurement, and budgeting to support operations
• Monitor and evaluate laboratory testing accuracy, quality control, and instrument maintenance
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare teams, and administration to enhance laboratory services and patient care
• Ensure laboratory personnel are properly trained and maintain competency in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Represent the laboratory in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
  
  

Required Essential Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
• Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
• Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
• Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
  
  

Why Choose Fusion?

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel Laboratory Manager with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

• Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer