Laboratory Manager

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Laboratory Manager

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-124

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Laboratory

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

2/20

Title:

Laboratory

Manager

Range:

18

Program:

Laboratory

Status:

Exempt

Housing Priority: 3

Covered:

Yes

POSITION

SUMMARY

Under

general supervision of the Ancillary Services Director (Clinical) and

Laboratory Medical Director, manages the day-to-day operations of the

laboratory and provides oversite of personnel performing testing and reporting

test results.

PRINCIPAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily generation of laboratory data in all

sections of the Clinical Laboratory.

This includes Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Hematology,

Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.

This is a working management position that

requires a physical presence in the laboratory throughout 90% of the shift.

Performs a full range of clinical laboratory

tests and examinations on a variety of clinical specimens.

Maintains adequate supply and reagent inventory

levels.

Responsible for the technical and scientific

oversight of moderate complexity testing, the day-to-day supervision of

testing personnel, and reporting of test results.

Responsible

to access the knowledge and skills of department staff in the area of

principles of growth and developmental stages of patients throughout the

continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens and the

interpretation of results.

Assumes all responsibilities for Administration,

production and Quality Assurance functions to meet all regulatory and

accreditation standards.

Participates in the evaluation performance of all

laboratory staff and makes recommendations about performance.

Approves leave requests in consultation with the

Ancillary Services Director.

Provides advice and guidance to the Laboratory

Medical Director as required to maintain maximum quality output of

laboratory data.

Supervises Quality Control and Proficiency

Testing programs as directed by the Laboratory Medical Director.

Ensures policies and procedures are followed by

all laboratory staff.

Recommends budget expenditures and budget planning

concepts to the Ancillary Services Director.

Shares after-hours on-call

and weekend coverage on a rotational basis. Responds to internal or external

disasters as needed.

Responsible for all

aspects of personnel management in the department to include but not

limited to hiring, training, and discipline.

Oversees and assists with

the maintenance of the Laboratory Information System.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related Life

Science field from an accredited institution and 2 years laboratory experience

and six months experience in bacteriology, or equivalent

training/experience.

MT/MLS (ASCP)

registration or certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by NCA

or MT (AMT).

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and

level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be considered an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel

in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this

description.

This description does not

constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an

individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential

duties and meet physical demands.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to meet those conditions.