Laboratory Manager
Harrison Memorial Hospital
Cynthiana, KY
Full-time
Management
Posted on January 21, 2021
JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, directs, and supervises all technical aspects of the Laboratory in regard to services, programs, employees, and evaluation of programs. Performs laboratory tests and associated support work as directed by the Director of Ancillary Services. Cooperates and communicates professionally with the medical and nursing staff, and hospital personnel. Uses technical knowledge to effectively make sound clinical decisions concerning lab issues and to troubleshoot instruments.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an approved school of medical technology or a Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science.
- Four years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within the specialties or subspecialties of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, or diagnostic immunology preferred.
- Supervisory and management skills, communication leadership skills, and proven technical skills preferred.
- Certified or eligible as a medical technologist from a national certifying agency (ASCP, ANA, or HEW).
- Works cooperatively and communicates effectively.
- Initiative, accuracy, and judgment needed to determine the needs of the Laboratory.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work independently.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions based on patient condition and lab results.
- Excellent customer service skills.