Medical Lab Manager

Overview

Job Title: Laboratory Manager
Location: Lafayette, LA

The Lab Manager assumes responsibility for the authority and accountability of the management of designated laboratory areas. This job is key in the planning, leading, organizing and supporting of the activities and resources related to quality patient care, human resources management and laboratory function and assumes responsibility for financial management of the laboratory cost centers assigned and has accountability for establishing and monitoring operating and capital budgets.

In conjunction with the physician supervisors, provides direction for assigned unit(s) in an efficient cost-effective manner while keeping quality care and service to patients as the primary goal and assumes responsibility for translating the Institutions  and the Laboratory s mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures into effective action.

• Required - Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript.
• Preferred - Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or laboratory-related field.

• Required - 5 years relevant clinical lab experience including 3 years at the supervisory level.

• Required - Current license in the state of practice (if applicable).
• Required - ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP s Certification Maintenance Program.

• Coordinates development of annual budget and regularly monitors budget compliance. Evaluates existing systems for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Oversees the timely implementation of institutional/department plans and objectives ensuring the effective cost management and efficient utilization of resources. Manages employee growth and development through coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
• Ensures consistent compliance with all regulatory agency mandates.
• Participates and encourages the active participation in the department’s performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of institutional/departmental policies and promotes consistent interpretation and adherence. Provides new policy information and updates to employees on a timely basis. Readily accepts appointments as Laboratory Administration Representative for institution/departmental committees, task forces, etc.
• Other related duties as required.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on the careers website.