Laboratory Manager at UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Operations, Quality Compliance, Budget Management, Staffing, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Clinical Laboratory Leadership, Resource Allocation

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Description

Overview Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Ready to lead a team that helps drive exceptional patient care behind the scenes? As our Laboratory Manager, you'll oversee daily lab operations, champion quality and compliance, support business performance, and mentor a talented team of laboratory professionals. You'll serve as a trusted expert, collaborator, and leader, helping ensure accurate results, outstanding service, and a culture of continuous growth. Apply today and help turn science, teamwork, and leadership into a healthier tomorrow! Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Laboratory Director the Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of their department(s). Manages staffing needs of the department by helping the team prioritize the work and allocate resources appropriately. Responsible for developing department(s) operational budget and productivity performance, reviewing variances and leveraging resources to ensure targets are met or exceeded. Supports implementation of market specific and/or enterprise level changes through effective leadership and change management. Ensures their department(s) and the laboratory meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. Uses data and leverages best practices whenever possible to solve problems and investigate quality concerns May be required to assist with frontline collections, processing Qualifications Education: Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution is required. Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution is required. Experience: 4 years of clinical laboratory experience is required. 1 year of previous leadership experience within a clinical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Manager oversees daily operations, manages staffing, and handles the operational budget and productivity performance. They ensure the department meets all regulatory requirements and lead quality improvement initiatives.