What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Manager– Full Time position at NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Qualifications for this position:
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Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by a recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, AMT, etc.). A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field is preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting with at least 1 year as a manager.
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MLT with a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field may be considered.
Some of the primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Assures the laboratory meets all COLA/CLIA requirements.
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Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of lab staff; enforcing safety procedures.
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Evaluates quality control and modifies manuals and policies as needed.
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Develops the laboratory budget and maintains control of lab costs.
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Prepares monthly statistics and quality assurance data.
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Collaborates with other departments to provide quality and efficient patient care.
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Plans workload distribution and makes schedules.
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Supervises the purchase of supplies and maintains equipment inventory.
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Receives specimens for the lab or obtains specimens directly from patients and makes quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses.
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Performs chemical, biological, and microscopic tests to provide data for the use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.
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Prefer knowledge of Cerner Communities software.
Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by a recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, AMT, etc.). A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field is preferred.
MLT with a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field may be considered.
Full-time benefit package includes PTO (paid time off); BCBS health insurance; HSA matching contributions with high-deductible health plans; several supplemental insurances; KPERS retirement, life insurance, and disability; plus additional voluntary retirement options. EOE
