Laboratory Manager bei Encompass Medical Group

Encompass Medical Group is a 50-independent physician provider group, the largest in greater Kansas City, and is dedicated to only the highest standards of healthcare excellence as exemplified in all five of our offices located throughout the Kansas City metro area.

Encompass Medical Group is currently recruiting for a full time Laboratory Manager. The Laboratory Manager plans, manages, and supervises the activities of a centralized laboratory. Performs standard biological, microbiological, and chemical tests in all areas of medical laboratory utilizing proper safety and OSHA precautions.

Position Accountabilities:

• Performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to provide data for use treatment and diagnosis of disease
• Receives specimens from lab and makes quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis
• Prepares stains, reagents, media and solutions necessary for the performance of all laboratory tests
• Performs approved serological tests
• Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures
• Develop and implement quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Maintains proper laboratory accreditations
• Develops monthly personnel schedules in order to maintain adequate laboratory efficiency
• Supervises purchase of supplies to maintain adequate inventories
• Evaluates staff performance
• Helps with annual budget to maintain control of laboratory costs
• Ensures that all laboratory accreditation standards are met and compliant
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Job Specifications:

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science. or in a related science and completion of a medical technology clinical practice program
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by an accrediting agency is required

Minimum Experience

• 1 year of laboratory supervisory experience required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Maintain OSHA regulations
• Maintain dress code as specified by Office Manager
• Assist in patient movement as needed
• Moving small equipment
• May be required to travel to other offices throughout the Kansas City metro
• Lifting and moving medical supplies
• Keep facility free of potential hazardous conditions to protect patients or co-workers from slip, fall or other harmful outcomes
• Handling bio-hazard substance(s)

Encompass Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, military service, or any other protected category. We initiate and promote equal employment opportunities.

We offer a very competitive salary, PTO, and generous benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan. Our cooperative, team-oriented environment is another advantage of working at Encompass Medical Group. Drug screen and background check required.  Compensation commensurate with education, professional experience, and required credentials.