The Assistant Lab Manager ensures the smooth, efficient operation of the MCNL laboratory by supervising assigned personnel, performing assigned administrative functions, overseeing and managing technical and operational functions of the laboratory and performing other tasks and duties as assigned.
The new University of Iowa Health Care - North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.
In addition to world-class orthopedic care, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff, support excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and foster meaningful community partnerships.
UI Health Care is building a welcoming, skilled, and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Administrative supervision is received from the Laboratory Manager of the Medical Center North Liberty Hospital. Collaborates effectively with the Medical Directors, Laboratory Supervisors, Laboratory Technologists and other MCNL personnel to ensure timely service delivery, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance throughout the MCNL Laboratory. Provides functional and administrative supervision of other leadership, technical and support staff of the MCNL Laboratory.
POSITION SPECIFIC TASK STATEMENTS:
o Mentors and coaches staff, as appropriate.
o Disseminates general information and pertinent policy or procedure changes.
o Ensure staff are compliant with policies, procedures and regulations.
o Support laboratory initiatives in a positive manner.
o Recommends corrective action in response to errors, near misses, regulatory changes or internal/external audits.
o Writes and evaluates Variances.
o Enters Riskonnect events as needed.
o May occasionally provide assistance with bench level or supporting tasks as appropriate based on urgent needs.
o Effectively collaborates with colleagues throughout University of Iowa Health Care.
o Evaluates and recommends new instrumentation
o Assists in troubleshooting instrumentation problems
o Writes and oversees instrument validation protocols.
o Works with Emery Warner Clinical Laboratories to ensure samples are sent/transferred appropriately, including evaluation of courier routes and times.
o Ensures that billing for testing, services along with blood and tissue products is accurate and complete.
o Develops schedules for laboratory staff and enters the schedule in ELMS.
o Approves requests for time off while maintaining adequate laboratory staffing.
o Performs activities in UI Health Care timekeeping/scheduling system.
o Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
o Assists with writing, executing and reviewing validation protocols.
o Assists in ensuring that proficiency testing is completed.
o Ensures all safety requirements are met and followed by laboratory staff.
o Participates in interviews and recommends laboratory staff for employment.
o Evaluates staff performance; in consultation with Lab Manager and Human Resources, takes appropriate action to address performance gaps/deficiencies.
o Oversees the competency program for laboratory staff.
o Completes annual performance appraisals for laboratory staff with assistance from lead technologists.
o Ensures that a system is in place for maintaining and accounting for appropriate laboratory supply and reagent inventory.
o Ensures that appropriate levels of blood components are established and maintained.
o In conjunction with the main hospital Tissue Bank, ensures that appropriate tissue inventory is established & maintained and special-order tissues are obtained.
Hours: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: North Liberty Hospital
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
3-5 years experience in laboratory or health care supervision is required.
3-5 years experience working directly in laboratory or health care operations is required.
Certification (eligible) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or specialist certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology is required.
Reasonable knowledge of quality assurance and human resources activities is required.
Must be proficient in computer software applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree in Business Administration or Hospital and Health Administration or an equivalent combination of education or experience
Experience working in an academic health center is desired.
Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) is highly desired.
Experience with automated laboratory instrumentation is highly desired.
Experience in a laboratory overseeing or performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and/or tissue bank is highly desired.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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