Job Description:

This position has responsibility to the Facility Administrator/Operations Officer and Intermountain Laboratory Shared Services and reports directly to the Lab Shared Services System Operations Director. Lab Manager works in partnership with Laboratory leadership and other facility management and departments to ensure the provision of optimal patient care, attainment of financial goals, and development of caregivers.



Scope:

Responsible for providing high quality, standardized laboratory practices, and cost-efficient support to the laboratory. Manager will have direct accountability for the operation, function, and staffing of facilities within Laboratory Shared Services.

Core responsibilities of this role include:

Promotes and supports One Intermountain initiatives and champions the implementation of best practices throughout Intermountain Laboratory Services. Responsible for service line performance and compliance with safety initiatives, federal, state and other regulatory bodies including but not limited to CLIA, CAP, JC, OSHA, CMS, and other department specific accrediting and certifying bodies.In partnership with the Lab System Director and Finance Analyst, develops capital and operations budgets and is accountable to successfully manage laboratory resources and assets.Responsible for all human resource functions including hiring, orientation and performance management.Ensures sufficient staffing, appropriate training and annual competency assessment of caregivers.Facilitates collaborative problem solving across departments and facilities.Rounds regularly on laboratory caregivers.Maximizes achievement of system and local goals and initiatives.Promotes the use of continuous improvement philosophies to ensure the delivery of quality care.Utilizes available engagement metrics and national benchmarks to achieve desired outcomes in patient experience.Creates and models a culture where caregivers are professional, engaged, valued and recognized.Demonstrates effective communication skills, leadership, and personal accountability.Maintains bench competency skills and follows standardized operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.Current MLS/MT certification.Two years’ laboratory experience.Three years’ experience in a leadership role.Experience in developing, leading, and implementing organization/department initiatives.Demonstrated interpersonal, communications, computer, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Business or Health Care Administration

Physical Requirements:

Operate computers and complex and delicate laboratory equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.Interact with others requiring the caregiver to verbally communicate informationSee and read laboratory equipment, monitors, and documents.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Location:

Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital

Work City:

Mount Pleasant

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$44.33 - $68.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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