What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Manager position at BJC HealthCare?
- GREAT OPPORTUNITY for LEADERSHIP!!!!Do you have experience in a Laboratory setting and looking for a new exciting role at Christian Hospital? Christian is looking for a LAB MANAGER BJC is the leading healthcare organizations in the Midwest region! With its state of the art, cutting-edge, automated technology in our laboratory, you would not want to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of a family-oriented environment, that aims to help you reach your career goals.
- DAYS: Flexible, no weekends, no holidays (calls in case of emergencies)
- Direct Reports
- ASCP certification preferred but not required!
Overview
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Laboratory Administration includes Management, LIS, Transcription and Phlebotomy Services.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Responsible for managing and planning technical and administrative (finance, personnel, accreditation, purchasing, etc.) aspects of department services.
Responsibilities
- Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
- Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
- Directs and manages all technical and administrative aspects of the laboratory. Administer BJC policy as well as setting local policy for clinical quality, human resources, finance, and regulatory. Acts as liaison between laboratory and other functions of the hospital or system.
- Directs, supports and promotes continuous improvement of quality and service to ensure the goal of excellence in clinical outcomes.
- Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of department operations
- Ensures maintenance of laboratory services and quality in accordance with prescribed standards and policies of the system, government and other accreditation agencies.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Physical/Life Science/related
Experience
- 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
- 2-5 years
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
- Physical/Life Science/related
Experience
- 10 years
Supervisor Experience
- 5-10 years
Licenses & Certifications
- CT-ASCP or equiv
- HTL-ASCP or equiv
- MT - ASCP or equiv
- MT/MLS - ASCP or equiv
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
