Laboratory Manager (Clinical Laboratory Leader)
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Division of Student Affairs is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's IU experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Division of Student Affairs staff and 22 departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Job Summary

• Provides day to day supervision of laboratory operations and personnel involved in collection of samples, testing, and reporting lab results
• Provides guidance and be accessible to staff on-site, online, or by telephone whenever testing is performed
• Reviews all laboratory test reports for accuracy/believable results, completeness, and follow up of significant abnormal results and critical values
• Performs testing, as needed, in the laboratory to cover work in the absence of other technologists or in cases of high volume
• Ensures compliance with laboratory accrediting agency (COLA) standards, all federal and state regulations regarding laboratory testing and communicates these requirements to staff
• Selects appropriate test methods based on review of methodologies, reliability of results, ease of incorporation into workflow, projected staffing changes, cost accounting, and review of test method performance in other laboratories
• Maintains testing procedures and policies; submits to medical director for review; and trains staff in accordance with any changes
• Resolves technical problems, including documentation of any corrective action taken
• Ensures proper function of laboratory equipment and provides technical training when needed
• Administers and maintains the laboratory information system (LIS) and interfaces to reference labs and the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Evaluates competency of laboratory staff
• Develops systems to maintain adequate supplies required for testing
• Remains current on new technologies and methods

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical (Medical) Laboratory Science

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years experience in all phases of clinical laboratory testing
• 1 year in laboratory operations and supervision on laboratory staff

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• ASCP Certification American Society of Clinical Pathologists Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview

Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Clinical Laboratory

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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