About this opportunity
US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities lists this Lab Services Manager opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Lab Manager who will have oversight for 12 locations and five direct reports.
Are you a people-first leader with a passion for laboratory operations and quality healthcare? As our Manager of Laboratory Services , you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence strategic initiatives, and create an environment where employees can thrive and patients receive the highest level of care.
We're looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with a commitment to employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're energized by solving challenges, building high-performing teams, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan
life insurance, short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program
PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance
This is a bonus eligible position.
Responsibilities
Oversees the clinical operations of all labs in assigned areas of responsibility to include all facets of lab testing to include Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Proficiency Testing.
Reviews all Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Proficiency Testing for assigned labs and those labs with a supervisor that does not meet the qualifications of a technical supervisor according to CLIA. Maintains awareness of, and compliance with, state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing.
Supervises the work of laboratory staff. Directs the development and evaluation of lab personnel performance objectives and goals each year. Develops performance expectations and departmental objectives for clinical staff to ensure efficiency and profitability. Assists employees and supervisors to solve performance problems through performance review, feedback and referral to counseling as may be appropriate.
Establishes procedures and policies for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing Reviews. Oversees, evaluates, selects, and validates test methods. Participates in writing procedures and policies to be used throughout the practice.
Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires as needed. Assures that all employees meet CLIA and COLA requirements for testing personnel. Trains or assigns training of laboratory personnel. Provides Continuing Education opportunities and monitors employee participation.
Assists in the development, preparation, and implementation of budgetary needs for laboratory services. Evaluates vendor bids for new laboratory equipment for financial feasibility, profitability, and use within our practice labs. Acts as liaison between vendor and corporate purchasing to initiate a corporate contract for pricing for the whole network.
Directs the correct use of charge codes and CPT codes, educating all clinical lab staff in the correct documentation per reimbursement guidelines.
Performs cost analyses on major equipment being considered for purchase and advises the Executive Director and Practice Administrators as to the efficiency and profitability.
Serves as liaison with reference labs and vendor customer service representative to assure the best possible service and pricing to all our practice labs.
Job duties require strong administrative skill and leadership qualities. Financial management, Human Resources, Equipment Management, Quality Management, Physician Relations, Workflow Design are key skills to be successful. Excellent communication skills are needed to influence staff and to support internal and external customers. Extensive knowledge in state and federal regulations is needed to ensure ongoing compliance.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science field.
Minimum seven years experience in laboratory testing, including at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
ASCP or equivalent certification required.
Current state licensure as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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