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Laboratory Manager - Full Time

Union, MO 63084

Posted: 04/08/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Laboratory Job Number: 135018

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Connected Health Care is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated  Laboratory Manager to join our esteemed client's healthcare team in Missouri. As a leading recruitment and staffing firm, we strive to connect talented healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and seeking a fulfilling career, we want to hear from you!


Position Summary:

This role is responsible for the 24-hour planning, development, oversight, and coordination of clinical functions within the assigned unit. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field; a Master’s in Business or Healthcare is preferred.

  • Certification: AMT or ASCP.

  • At least two years of recent acute care clinical experience relevant to the area of responsibility is preferred.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical and management processes.

  • Ability to apply principles to systems and develop solutions.

  • Must serve as a clinical role model.

  • Capability to educate and communicate current industry trends to a diverse staff.

  • Performs related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Administrative Duties:

  • Ensures services align with the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patient population.

  • Maintains core competencies and adheres to organizational policies (e.g., dress code, identification, smoking regulations).

  • Develops and manages systems for accurate and timely revenue recording.

  • Oversees special projects or studies and keeps the Pathologist informed of progress.

  • Fosters a motivating work environment to enhance staff performance and efficiency.

  • Identifies future needs and implements practical solutions.

  • Conducts regular rounds across all assigned areas and shifts to strengthen staff relationships and assess patient care.

  • Works with the Pathologist and CEO to evaluate staff performance and complete timely assessments.

  • Provides staff orientation and monitors progress, ensuring appropriate training schedules.

  • Balances responsibilities across teaching, management, professional development, and clinical duties.

  • Regularly assesses staffing levels to meet patient care demands.

  • Adapts to hospital function and procedural changes.

  • Delegates responsibilities effectively, ensuring proper authority is assigned.

  • Guides staff in planning, organizing, leading, and managing their respective areas.

  • Utilizes analytical skills to assess patterns, develop strategies, and evaluate outcomes.

  • Understands departmental interdependencies within the laboratory.

  • Ensures compliance with quality improvement standards and organizational objectives.

  • Maintains fair, consistent, and objective management and clinical practices.

  • Operates independently with minimal supervision.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

  • Demonstrates effective communication skills for interacting with diverse age groups and cultures.

  • Acts as a liaison between the laboratory and healthcare providers.

  • Appropriately answers and directs phone calls.

  • Upholds the hospital’s mission, philosophy, and confidentiality policies.

Quality Improvement & Legal Compliance:

Quality Improvement:

  • Participates in required quality improvement initiatives.

  • Adheres to customer service standards.

Legal Compliance:

  • Completes annual legal compliance training.

  • Understands and follows the department’s chain of command.

  • Engages in the department’s Legal Compliance Plan.

  • Attends required orientation and annual competency training.

Professional Development:

  • Promotes a positive public image of the organization.

  • Presents professionally and participates in community service programs as needed.

  • Attends department meetings, in-services, and continuing education programs.

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