Laboratory Manager ASCP Certified

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

LAB MANAGER, ASCP MT CERTIFIED

NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER

Relocation Assistance Available

SUMMARY:

Develops, implements, and manages laboratory services for the medical center, its patients, its staff, and agency clients, while collaborating with regional laboratory director for all relevant issues. Areas of oversight may include Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Service, Microbiology, Histology/Cytology, as well as 24/7 accountability for onsite laboratory issues. Works with laboratory medical directors on a daily basis. Responsible for laboratory quality and quantity of work, procedures, methods, costs, and staff throughout the medical center.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program required. Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science preferred.

2. Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technologist through AMT or ASCP required.

3. Minimum of five years of experience in laboratory services in a hospital or other complex lab.

4. Supervisory experience

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

2. Facilitates and manages team performance to the established performance levels in a timely manner per medical center guidelines.

3. Plans, prepares, and coordinates work schedules to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of personnel.

4. Plans, prepares and maintains assigned procedure manuals according to regulatory requirements.

5. Ensures that department or shift personnel provide accurate and timely testing results in accordance with laboratory standards and RHM specific requirements.

6. Ensures that QC testing is performed, recorded and evaluated according to established guidelines and that out-of-control results are resolved in a timely manner.

7. Coordinating with the regional director and medical center responsible VP, plans, develops and implements laboratory specific programs aligned with the strategic planning initiatives for the RHM and Saint Alphonsus System.

8. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for testing of all age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric).

9. Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of coding, CDM management, appropriate documentation and supply management in the laboratory setting.

10. Determines the overall mission and range of services, in conjunction with medical director and regional laboratory director.

11. Works with physicians, regional director and staff to establish, implement, and monitor ongoing program goals and objectives.

12. Develops an annual operating budget in which projected expenses are fully supported by expected revenues and meets program objectives. Coordinates this effort with the regional director and responsible Vice President.

13. Must possess human relations, communications, and management skills, role modeling appropriate leadership behavior in all instances.

14. Requires excellent communication and public speaking skills.

15. Accounting, budgeting, cost management and other business skills helpful.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Best Large Employer, Forbes
• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.