Lab Manager Jobs in Kissimmee, FL (NOW HIRING)

Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with the premier health system in the Orlando area. We are looking for a talented histotechnologist or cytotechnologist who is passionate leader to take the helm as their new Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager. If you love Disney World, warm weather, and great work life balance then this is the opportunity for you!

What We Are Offering:

Salary: $120,000-$160,000 DOE

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Job Description 

• The Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager is responsible for monitoring laboratory operations daily to ensure quality levels of performance are maintained and compliance with applicable regulations. This role will oversee Pathology and Autopsy.
• The Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager is responsible for monitoring laboratory operations on a daily basis to ensure quality levels of performance are maintained and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Responsible for the enrollment and participation in appropriate proficiency programs for all services performed.
• Ensures that the quality control program is effective and corrective actions are taken when necessary and that results are not reported until systems are properly functioning. The Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager is responsible for staff planning and oversees scheduling to meet service demands.
• Ensures that qualified and licensed staff are scheduled based on services required.
• Provides an orientation and training to personnel and that the competence of personnel is assessed and improved.
• Encourages staff self-development and learning. Practices personnel management according to corporate Human Resources guidelines, policies and procedures including hiring, scheduling staff to meet work demands, counseling, and separation of employees.
• Ensures Performance management program is implemented and maintained for the laboratory in a timely manner including orientation and training, evaluating competencies, and coaching plans, disciplinary action and maintaining current job descriptions. Oversees the development and implementation departmental policies and procedures for resource utilization, service standards, and compliance to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with planning and developing departmental operational goals. Evaluates current and future technology within the laboratory.
• Assists with the preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals for the selection of new technology. Prepares justifications for new technology.
• Recommends and oversees the implementation of test methodology/instrument changes. Prepares and maintains capital and operational budgets.
• Operates department within budgetary constraints. Uses cost effective utilization of resources to meet or exceed financial budgets.
• Reports financial variances.
• Ensures the laboratory performance improvement plan is implemented and reports departmental service monitors and services meet or exceed the customer's needs. The Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager is expected to adhere to corporate policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence and Code of Conduct standards and the Compliance Program.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with company policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
•  Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.

What we are looking for:

Licensure/Certification

Current license as a Supervisor in the specialty/specialties required by the laboratory section in the State of Florida. Certified by a professional laboratory-certifying agency, i.e. by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligible.

Experience

Five (5) years of Clinical Laboratory experience is required to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Education/Training

Graduate from an accredited school of Laboratory Technology. Bachelor's Degree in related field. Completion of one-year clinical laboratory training internship, plus Medical Technologist (MT), Histotechnologist (HT) or Cytotechnologist (CT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) registry or eligible. Computer knowledge including Laboratory Information System (LIS), Hospital Information System (HIS), and personal computers. Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development and continuing education.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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