Laboratory Manager, Microbiology
Onsite in Boston, MA
$120k – $130k and excellent benefits
Hours: Days 8-5, Monday – Friday

REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Medial Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
3 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory is required.
In depth familiarity with requirements of accrediting agencies, particularly The Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists.
Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred
Minimum of 5 years full time experience in specific area of charge.
3 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory is required.

• Manages and leads a sub-specialty section of the Laboratory (including but not limited to one of the following: Blood Bank and Transfusion Services, Central Receiving Area, Chemistry, Hematology, Phlebotomy).
• Assumes full responsibility for all laboratory staff in their section and their actions
• Champions a laboratory and point-of-care environment that promotes quality and compliance for all laboratory related tests and services, to ensure patient and employee safety and satisfaction.
• Provides 24/7 call coverage.
• Contributes to and supports department Strategic Planning.
• Provides a technically sound environment to optimize the quality of laboratory services, including maintenance of equipment, evaluation of new equipment and test assays.
• Exhibits innovation in planning improvements, promoting new programs and problem solving in area of responsibility.
• Values and responds to customer feedback by taking corrective action or improving suboptimal services.
• In accordance with department expectations responds to emails in a timely manner.
• Ensures all STARS Incident Safety reports are followed up to completion in a timely manner. Informs Administrative Director in detail regarding STARS reports of level C or higher.  Works with Quality and Compliance coordinator to prepare reports for Quality Improvement Program (QuIP) monthly reviews.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies for department section (including but not limited to: CLIA, TJC, OSHA, DPH, HCFA, FDA, AABB, NCCLS).
• Participates in hospital-wide Quality Assurance Program as designed by regulatory agencies, Quality and Patient Safety Department or by the departmental/sectional Quality Assurance Policies.
• Participates in planning, data collection, monitoring evaluation and action on assigned projects within agreed upon time frames.  This includes appropriate turnaround time studies and program logs as described in the departmental/sectional policy.
• Supports technical staff throughout the department in management of Quality Control and Quality Assurance data in accordance with the Quality Control Policies of the department.
• Maintains updated Policy and Procedure Manuals using the NCCLS format in compliance with regulatory agencies ensuring documentation of Supervisor and Medical Director review annually and at revision.  Review performed according to schedule determined by the Manager and Medical Director.
• Ensures familiarity with and proper usage of all required safety equipment.