Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with a critical access hospital located outside of Payson, AZ looking for a Sr. Lab Manager to join the team. Previous experience in a critical access hospital (44 beds) is a plus.

This position reports directly to the director. This is primarily a day shift position but flexibility will be required. A strong background in Chemistry and Hematology is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Develops work goals and objectives for the hospital laboratory in accordance and alignment with company goals; provides leadership, measures and feedback, and motivation for staff achievement of departmental goals.

• Directs, facilitates and/or participates in task forces or councils to plan, implement/execute and coordinate programs and/or activities for the organization.

• Directs the operations and management of the work flow process in alignment with company goals. Develops and reviews performance metrics and promotes and participates in Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Teams to ensure quality care. Accountable for the laboratory maintaining accreditation, licensure and regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies. Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Develops and oversees the laboratory budget in conjunction with hospital and integrated laboratory goals and objectives. Effectively manages resources to meet budgeted parameters. Focuses on all expenses and analyzes and communicates budget variances.

• Serves as a communication liaison for the Integrated Laboratory System. Interacts with physicians, nurses, clients, system staff, all employees of the company and other healthcare professionals. Effectively communicates concerning technical and operational issues, as applicable, using appropriate verbal and written skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration or related field.
• Certification as a medical technologist under ASCP, NCA or equivalent as defined under CLIA ’88 regulations.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a department supervisor or manager.
• A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of different software programs.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Salary and Benefits:

• 90-125k
• Health, Vision, Dental
• Potential relocation assistance if needed

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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