What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: $109,000 to $156,000 / Per Year Open Period: 4/1/2025 until filled Summary: Maniilaq Health Center is a modern, 17-bed facility serving Kotzebue and 11 surrounding villages with Tribal, Health and Social Services. Maniilaq Health Center is a great place both for those finishing residencies and looking for a place to start their medical career and for experienced physicians who enjoy the rewards of traditional primary care. Benefits include:
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $109,000 to $156,000 / Per Year Open Period: 4/1/2025 until filled Summary: Maniilaq Health Center is a modern, 17-bed facility serving Kotzebue and 11 surrounding villages with Tribal, Health and Social Services. Maniilaq Health Center is a great place both for those finishing residencies and looking for a place to start their medical career and for experienced physicians who enjoy the rewards of traditional primary care. Benefits include:
• IHS/NHSC/State Loan repayment site
• Relocation
• Sign on/retention bonuses
• CME/CEU/CDE Allowance
• Free health, dental vision, life, short term disability
• 30 days paid leave & 11 paid holidays
• Malpractice coverage
• Hospital housing for rent
Under general supervision of the Ancillary Services Director (Clinical) and Laboratory Medical Director, manages the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and provides oversite of personnel performing testing and reporting test results. More info about area: https://www.maniilaq.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties:
Under general supervision of the Ancillary Services Director (Clinical) and Laboratory Medical Director, manages the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and provides oversite of personnel performing testing and reporting test results. More info about area: https://www.maniilaq.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties:
• Daily generation of laboratory data in all sections of the Clinical Laboratory. This includes Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
• This is a working management position that requires a physical presence in the laboratory throughout 90% of the shift.
• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations on a variety of clinical specimens.
• Maintains adequate supply and reagent inventory levels.
• Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of moderate complexity testing, the day-to-day supervision of testing personnel, and reporting of test results.
• Responsible to access the knowledge and skills of department staff in the area of principles of growth and developmental stages of patients throughout the continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens and the interpretation of results.
• Assumes all responsibilities for Administration, production and Quality Assurance functions to meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in the evaluation performance of all laboratory staff and makes recommendations about performance.
• Approves leave requests in consultation with the Ancillary Services Director.
• Provides advice and guidance to the Laboratory Medical Director as required to maintain maximum quality output of laboratory data.
• Supervises Quality Control and Proficiency Testing programs as directed by the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed by all laboratory staff.
• Recommends budget expenditures and budget planning concepts to the Ancillary Services Director.
• Shares after-hours on-call and weekend coverage on a rotational basis. Responds to internal or external disasters as needed.
• Responsible for all aspects of personnel management in the department to include but not limited to hiring, training, and discipline.
• Oversees and assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory Information System.
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related Life Science field from an accredited institution and 2 years laboratory experience and six months experience in bacteriology, OR equivalent training/experience.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) registration OR certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by NCA or MT (AMT). Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2025:OTZ-076 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.vscyberhosting3.com/maniilaq/Careers.aspx?type=CAREERSMAIN Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $109,000 - $156,000