Lab Manager – Peoria

The Lab Manager
– Satellites is responsible for laboratory functions at all laboratory satellite sites, including compliance with all regulatory requirements.Job RelationshipsReports to the Director of LaboratoryPrincipal ResponsibilitiesManage satellite personnel including interviewing and hiring, training and orienting, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.Provide oversight of quality control activities at all satellite sites through periodic review of worksheets with a written summary report given to the Laboratory Director after this review.Adhere to COLA accreditation standards at all satellite sites.Serve as technical consultant for all satellite sites.Review all proficiency test results, investigate and document all proficiency errors.Manage and coordinate all satellite mergers.Maintain proper communication of information to satellite personnel, keeping them informed of clinic policies and procedures,Assist with management coverage at the main laboratory during Laboratory Director’s absence.Responsible for laboratory layout during satellite renovations and buildings.Provide input into laboratory equipment and FTE budget.Coordinate and cooperate with site managers and Operations Directors to solve problems and to provide optimum service to physicians and patients.Make decisions and give direction appropriate to the scope of duties and responsibilities.Must follow clinic policies and procedures.Assist in the development of annual laboratory goals.Handle Satellite proficiency orders and performance.Handle Satellite CLIA license modifications and distribution.Verbal ability is necessary to understand and present oral and written material in communication with staff.Plan, supervise, and coordinate activities.Interpret policies and procedures and review work performance to determine conformity with recognized standards.Moderate travel required to perform job duties.Perform other job duties as assigned.Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.Education/Experience Successfully completed the HEW Medical Technologist exam.Meets the standards of a Medical Technologist as defined by the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Act: Was performing as technologist prior to 1996 ORa.

Has a BS in Medical Technology ORb.

Has 90 credit hours with 12 months training from an accredited school of Medical Technology ORc.

Has a BS in Biology or Chemistry with 1 year of clinical laboratory experience ORd.

Has 90 credit hours with >1 year experience in medical laboratory work which is applicable to the department where the person is workingKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesOverall understanding of Clinic’s organizational structure and functions, as well as knowledge of Clinic policies and their applications.Good verbal and written communication skills.Good understanding of laboratory principles and techniques.Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability of identifying problems and making appropriate decisions.Assumes responsibility for further growth by attendance and/or participation in in-service and management classes available.Able to handle stress and heavy workloads.Working EnvironmentWork is of medium demand, walking and standing most of the time.Speaking and listening skills essential to instruct and supervise personnel.Exposure to chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.PHI/Privacy LevelHIPAA1