Laboratory Manager

We are currently recruiting a full-time Laboratory Manager to join a dynamic team and facility located within the Houston, TX area. No weekends. Position offers a competitive salary and robust recruitment Package. Please forward an updated resume to: isteadman@virtusplacement.com for immediate review.

Job Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the daily operations of the laboratory, to include scheduling and direct supervision of all laboratory personnel. 

Performs clinical laboratory testing in all/or designated areas. Investigates and resolves problems/complaints from physicians, patients and their families, nursing, and other hospital personnel. Insures that laboratory policies and procedures are being followed by laboratory employees. Responsible for follow up, reviewing, and reporting all quality assurance issues including proficiency testing and departmental quality control. Provides counseling and instruction to employees as designated by the Laboratory Director. Communicates to Laboratory Director all issues concerning the functioning of the laboratory, and works closely with the Director to resolve such issues. 

Assist with preparation of bi-annual CAP inspections. Completes technical or special projects as assigned. Must be capable of making management decisions in the absence of the Laboratory Director. Responsible for reviewing daily reports as assigned. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director within his/her scope of training.

Experience:

Four years experience in a clinical laboratory

Two to Three years supervisory experience

Familiarity laboratory equipment, processes and procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven leadership skills and problem solving skills

Certification:

Certification/registration as a Medical Technologist MT (ASCP) or equivalent, required