Manager Laboratory - Lab AdminGeneral
Company: Christus Health
Location: Chapman Ranch
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible for one or more lab sections
(histology, microbiology, phlebotomy, etc.). Establishes goals, and
schedules and coordinates laboratory administration, including
purchasing and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Ensures that all activities are in compliance with organization
goals and applicable regulations. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ·
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. ·
Responsible for all departmental and staff customer service
initiatives · This position will be key in improving and
maintaining associate morale and retention rates; decreasing
turnover. · Personnel – Responsible for the management (oversight)
of all departmental associates · Performs decision-making processes
regarding the hiring, disciplinary action, terminating of
departmental associates. · Will be responsible for overseeing
associate evaluations; assuring that time and attendance is
completed accurately; assisting with associate staffing/scheduling
and PTO requests; will help oversee education, to ensure that all
associate education is in compliance with best practice standards;
will conduct timely associate communication to ensure associates
are well educated. · Capital and Operating Expense – Will work in
collaboration with Administration and Finance to prepare annual
capital and operational budgets. · Will be responsible for
maintaining expenses and revenue within the established fiscal year
budget for all departments under directorship. · Reviews rates and
procedure codes, supervises the processing, billing and review of
laboratory testing. · Performance Improvement and Quality
Management – Responsible for monitoring and/or overseeing that all
QC programs; including proficiency testing, review and correction
of deficiencies; responsible for continuous performance
improvement; maintains total quality of service at acceptable
levels. · Responsible for management and operations within the
Laboratory Service Line in collaboration with the Laboratory
Medical Director and System Director of Laboratory Services. ·
Assure compliance with appropriate accrediting agencies such as
that CAP, AABB, CLIA, JCAHO, OSHA, etc. · Maintains accurate
statistics either manually or in the LIS to show productivity,
performance indicators, quality management, etc. · Ensures that all
equipment within the Laboratory is functioning properly and ensures
that all personnel is educated on proper techniques of operation;
verifies that all major equipment repairs have been accomplished;
in collaboration with Administration, initiates equipment service
contracts. · Directly responsible for operational policy and
procedure development for all related departments under
directorship. · Provides technical expertise regarding problem
solving for all related departments under directorship. · Performs
waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, when needed for all
related departments under directorship. · Serve as a laboratory
representative on designated hospital committees as required i.e.:
Infection Control, Blood Utilization Committee, Quality Management,
Safety Committee, etc. JOB STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS A.
Education/Skills · Bachelor’s Degree or higher in clinical
laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an
accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and
experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation
42CFR493.1489 required. B. Experience · Minimum of 3-5 years
Clinical Laboratory Experience in moderate/high complexity testing
for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred. ·
Minimum 2 year of Supervisory experience required. C. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications · Must possess Certification for
MLS, MLT, MT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS. · If certification
with an expiration date is held, the certification must be
maintained and kept current. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work
Type: Full Time
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