Full-time role with Sign on bonus and benefits! Apply now Job Title: Lab Manager, Microbiology Location: Boston, MA 02118 Shift: 8 Hours a day 40 hours a week Essential responsibilities / duties: Manages and leads a sub-specialty section of the Laboratory (including but not limited to one of the following: Blood Bank and Transfusion Services, Central Receiving Area, Chemistry, Hematology, Phlebotomy). Assumes full responsibility for all laboratory staff in their section and their actions Champions a laboratory and point-of-care environment that promotes quality and compliance for all laboratory related tests and services, to ensure patient and employee safety and satisfaction. Provides 24/7 call coverage. Contributes to and supports department Strategic Planning. Provides a technically sound environment to optimize the quality of laboratory services, including maintenance of equipment, evaluation of new equipment and test assays. Exhibits innovation in planning improvements, promoting new programs and problem solving in area of responsibility. Values and responds to customer feedback by taking corrective action or improving suboptimal services. In accordance with department expectations responds to emails in a timely manner. Exercises good judgment skills to effectively articulate BMCs organizational values and to foster a cooperative spirit among the staff with regard to people within and outside the department. Experience: Minimum of 5 years full time experience in specific area of charge. 3 years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory is required. In depth familiarity with requirements of accrediting agencies, particularly The Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists. Knowledge and skills: Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills as well as strong leadership qualities so that they can effectively manage their area of charge. In-depth scientific understanding of the area of charge and must be knowledgeable about and able to perform all tasks delineated in the job description of Medical Technologist II. Must-Haves: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science, or an applied Science Minimum 3 years Supervisory experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a Microbiology Lab Education:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor's degree in an applied science (for example Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry). Certificates, licenses, registrations required:
Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred. Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).