What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
1. Must have a MT or MLS with ASCP or AMT certification--This is a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist certification Must have generalist experience CAN NOT accept any specialized certifications. 2. Minimum four (4) years of experience in high complexity testing. 3. Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Must have leadership within a Lab specifically 4. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science
What are the nice-to-have skills?
They must show on the resume that they have at least 3 years of leadership experience, they also need to state that they have a MT or MLS certification on the resume. They also need to have generalist experience. Please make sure they spell out that out on their resume.
Describe how this position fits in your organization.
Manager role - direct reports
8a-4:30p Monday to Friday with rotating weekend and holidays coverage as needed.
 
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum four (4) years experience in high complexity testing.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Education

• Bachelors degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution. Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, and/or U.S Equivalency Degree Report if needed). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required. Degree must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology OR 6 hours chemistry and 6 hours of biology and 12 hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by an organization approve by HHS and at least three (3) months documented laboratory training in each specialty the individual will supervise.

License, Certification, Registration

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate within 12 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of regulatory (state and federal) agency requirements and professional practice standards to include CLIA, COLA, CAP, NCQA, AABB, local, state and federal regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the function of a medical laboratory.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of supervision, management, personnel management, financial analysis and budgeting.
• Experience in financial management, program development, quality improvement and project management.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and decision making, responding calmly and effectively in crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated understanding and support for diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to think globally and provide line of sight from regional strategy to front-line staff.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills are required in building programs to support and maintain medical staff, administrative and community relationships.
• Working knowledge of clinical computer systems, PC computer skills, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory operations.
• For medical office laboratories, MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), and/or MT(AMT).
• For Regional Laboratory, MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) for the core laboratory and HT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP), PA(ASCP) and/or CT(ASCP) for the pathology laboratory.
• For Regional Laboratory the following certifications are also acceptable: H(ASCP), and/or SH(ASCP) for Hematology; C(ASCP), and/or SC(ASCP) for Chemistry; M(ASCP) and/or SM(ASCP) for Microbiology; B(ASCP) and/or SBB(ASCP) for blood bank/transfusion services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Behavioral interviewing experience.
• Experience in Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Continued involvement in national, state and local professional organization(s).
• Proven ability to organize and manage laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated strengths in decision making in a consensus environment and collaborative management style.
• Kaiser Permanente experience.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Masters degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, biological, business administration, health care administration, public health, or related field from an accredited institution.

Employee Status:

Department: Direct Clients
This is a full time position