The Lab Manager assists the Lab Director in organizing and assuring efficient function and successful operation of the laboratory. This includes oversight of satellite laboratories, including Elbow Lake Medical Center and its satellite sites. The Manager will assist with establishing the work procedures and priorities within imposed deadlines. This position assumes responsibility of the entire Laboratory when the Laboratory Director is absent.

The Laboratory Manager position requires a highly trained, specialized individual who can work well under stressful situations. The Lab Manager works closely with the Pathologist, Laboratory Director, Lab staff, office staff, physicians, nursing and other personnel at both Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake facilities. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The incumbent has access to sensitive, confidential information and must be able to maintain those confidences.

• Education/Special Skills: A Bachelor of Science degree from an approved school including an internship under the direction of a Pathologist in an approved laboratory. Must possess an appropriate HHS approved certification (i.e. ASCP). Must maintain approved certification status.
• Must have a minimum of four years’ of experience as staff Medical Laboratory Scientist and a minimum of two years supervisory/administrative experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate lab equipment, such as centrifuge, microscope, analyzers, and computer keyboard/word processor equipment. Ability to follow detailed blood collection and lab procedures.
• Ability to research and develop new lab procedures as required by the Director of Laboratory Services. Maintain a comprehensive procedure manual, quality control program and acceptable proficiency survey results for section/s assigned or delegate to suitable person(s). Ability to problem solve/troubleshoot equipment. Ability to promote/maintain teamwork internally and externally. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend work site per schedule and available for consultation via telephone. Duties may require limited amount of nonscheduled overtime hours as workload requires. Duties may require change of shift to accommodate workload and/or labor supply shortage.