What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Unified Women's Healthcare?
Overview
Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815 clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700 independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality.
The Laboratory Manager plays a vital role in the overall safety of the laboratory and is responsible for managing daily operations of the lab. The laboratory manager takes responsibilities for all aspects of the lab including instruments, equipment, users of the lab and supplies needed to ensure the lab runs smoothly.
Responsibilities
Our benefits are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. From health and wellness to financial security and career growth, we offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive.
Here’s a look at what we offer:
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Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815 clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700 independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality.
The Laboratory Manager plays a vital role in the overall safety of the laboratory and is responsible for managing daily operations of the lab. The laboratory manager takes responsibilities for all aspects of the lab including instruments, equipment, users of the lab and supplies needed to ensure the lab runs smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Help design and implement in new laboratory Operations.
- Plans, assigns, and directs workflow in the laboratory.
- Acquires and maintains all necessary state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
- Mentors and supports departmental supervisors in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.
- Defines, coordinates, and monitors quality assurance programs. Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
- Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and performance Management.
- Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
- Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines.
- Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
- Resolves problems through interaction with clients either through phone calls or other means of communication.
- Candidates must have experience with Cytology, Histology, Genetics and/or Molecular Microbiology preferably in Women’s Health.
- Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in medical technology, chemical or biological science.
- Minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience to include at least 5 years of experience in managing an anatomic and clinical pathology laboratory that included molecular microbiology.
- Current ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist, Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist or equivalent. Molecular Biology (MB) certification by ASCP is not required but would be highly desirable.
Our benefits are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. From health and wellness to financial security and career growth, we offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive.
Here’s a look at what we offer:
- Health Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Financial & Retirement Planning
- Income Protection
- Wellbeing Support
- Professional Development
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