Laboratory Manager

Job Title: Laboratory Manager
Location: Wrangell, AK 99929

*,000 Sign-On Bonus | *,000 Relocation Assistance

This role offers an opportunity to lead laboratory operations in a healthcare setting, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services. The Laboratory Manager oversees laboratory personnel, equipment, and compliance with industry regulations while supporting medical staff and patient care. This position includes competitive benefits such as retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

• Under the direction of the CLIA License holder, evaluate laboratory services, personnel performance, and equipment effectiveness.
• Act as a liaison between laboratory services, medical staff, and patients to ensure seamless coordination.
• Assess laboratory utilization and identify strategies to optimize resources.
• Maintain compliance with all policies, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Serve as the administrator for laboratory information systems, overseeing LIS operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and quality control programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory system or instrument failures.
• Perform specimen collection and clinical lab testing across various disciplines.
• Review patient reports to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Monitor operational costs and develop the laboratory budget.
• Lead recruitment, training, and personnel management efforts.
• Provide continuing education for lab and nursing staff performing waived testing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• This position includes supervision of laboratory personnel and operations.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or a related field.
• National laboratory certification (ASCP or equivalent).
• High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Additional two (2) years of supervisory experience in a clinical lab preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory procedures and healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency in laboratory sciences and related departmental functions.
• Competency in phlebotomy and lab testing techniques.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced computer and laboratory system skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership and personnel management experience.

Work Shift: Exempt
Specialty: Medical Laboratory
Sub-Specialty: Laboratory Management

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