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Posted: 05-Jun-25
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 2517122
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Anatomic Pathology Department. The Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory!
Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position will generally be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm but is subject to change based on business needs.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Responsibilities:
- Direct the daily operational activities of the Anatomic Pathology Department; both the technical and non-technical operations
- Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed
- Directly supervisor, train, and mentor supervisors along with responsibility for all departmental staff
- Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT
- Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
- Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct
- Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
- Manage staff including hiring qualified employees, performance management, training and development
- Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations and all departmental staff
- Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
- Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
- Maintain technical knowledge in the Anatomic Pathology department for the laboratory testing
Requirements:
- Bachelor?s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor?s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a board certified Histotech or Cytotechnologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory preferred
- TN state CT license required for a Cytotechnologist
- 5 years of prior supervisor experience preferred
- Managing several direct reports preferred
- Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
- ASCP certification is preferred
- Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
- Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
- Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
- Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
- Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
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