Laboratory Manager

Van Buren County Hospital (VBCH), located in the heart of Keosauqua, IA, is a critical access hospital dedicated to serving the Villages of Van Buren County and the surrounding communities. We take immense pride in our positive workplace culture, which has earned us the recognition of being voted a Top Workplace by the Des Moines County Register in 2024, as well as in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, and 2017. At VBCH, fostering a supportive and flexible environment is a top priority for our leadership and team members. We offer competitive benefits, including participation in IPERS, paid short-term and long-term disability, and the flexibility to help our staff thrive both professionally and personally. Join us in making a difference in our community while being part of a team that values your well-being.

• IPERS Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident and Life Insurance
• Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Family Medical and Military Leave
• 403(b) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Daycare

This position is responsible for the general oversight and control of all operations of the clinical laboratory to include supervision of staff, budgeting, monitoring policies and procedures, and ensuring the quality of results through quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing, and timely compliance reporting. Requires advanced technical knowledge and supervisory experience.

POSITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to all CLIA, AABB, and CLSI Regulatory guidelines at all times in the laboratory under the direction of the medical lab director/pathologist and their technical staff.
• Performs and/or oversees daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual maintenance on all applicable equipment according to manufactures guidelines.
• Performs and/or oversees daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual compliance reports.
• Oversees all lab personnel including staff whom perform moderate and high complexity testing.
• Monitor and adjust charges to patients as necessary.
• Review instrument Quality Control reports and corrective action logs.
• Review monthly bills and invoices for accuracy and payment approval.
• Enrolls the laboratory in the appropriate proficiency testing programs to meet CLIA “88” requirements.
• Complete monthly reports as required by administration, quality assurance, and various other committees.
• Monitor department policies and procedures by reviewing and revising as needed. Develop new policies and procedures for new tests as added in collaboration with lab medical director/pathologist.
• Perform tasks without supervision such as: sample collection, processing, testing, and appropriate reporting of all test results including critical results.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures according to manufacturer manuals and technical support.
• Ensure that an appropriate Quality Assurance Plan is developed and implemented.
• Ensure completion of Quality Improvement Process/Reports for the laboratory department.
• Respond to comments or complaints regarding laboratory services.
• Correct problems identified by quality control materials or proficient testing.
• Complete competencies for all lab staff in concordance with CLIA regulations.
• Requires occasional shift rotations including but not limited to ON CALL hours which requires a 30-minute response time.

ALL EMPLOYEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attendance at work on a regular and reliable basis.
• Maintains patient, hospital and, employee confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Meets with supervisor concerning policies and procedures, work assignments, financials and other functional problems. Keeps supervisor informed of department activities and needs.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures of the hospital and of the department, to include the Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics and Compliance.
• Must be able to safely work in an environment where latex is prevalent.
• Complete annual education requirements. Stays up-to-date with industry matters.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Meets standards of hospital infection control.
• Maintains all applicable regulatory requirements, including licensure requirements when applicable.
• Commits to being diligent about safety policies and practices within the organization and assigned department.
• Accepts additional duties as assigned when they are deemed appropriate by the employee’s supervisor·

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent and have also completed an accredited Laboratory certification program receiving a minimum of an AAS degree, or have a BA in either science or biology and qualified under one of the governing bodies of Laboratory to perform High Complexity Tests.

2. Must have certification as a laboratory technologist or laboratory technician, and maintain CEU requirements for certification as required by the certifying body.

3. 5 years of experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.68 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39 - $52