Manager, Laboratory (Lab)

The Manager, Laboratory (Special Chemistry Lab) will be responsible for management of the core laboratory. The Manager assesses compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, adheres to CAP guidelines and Quality Assurance standards. The Laboratory Manager will adhere to corporate standard policies and procedures related to job performance, customer interactions, teammate relations, and information confidentiality. This position may be either licensed or non-licensed, and may work a designated shift to include days, evenings or nights. This position will report to the Sr. Director/Director of Laboratory Operations or Sr. Manager, Lab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes and supervises teammates to ensure high quality teammate customer service

Manages all teammate employment activity such as hiring, promoting, job performance, evaluations, and disciplinary actions with appropriate approvals as required;

Provides work direction for department teammates

Determines staffing plans that promote the most effective use of all teammates; ensure coverage during teammate absences

Responsible for accuracy and promptness of test results and reporting of test results in service line

Apply clinical theoretical knowledge and scientific methods in problem solving

Monitors workflow and delegate responsibilities to team members

Collaborates in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key laboratory outcome indicators including financial metrics (including but not limited to budgets, operating and capital, P&L, internal projects) by monthly review of departmental expenditures

Evaluates regulatory and certification requirements ensuring that the section is inspection ready

Follows established Standard Operating Procedures to meet and exceed regulatory and accrediting agencies' requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

2-4 Years Experience

Bachelors Degree required

3 years of clinical laboratory experience

3 years supervisory experience

Intermediate Skills with Microsoft Office

Technical Manager - Bachelor's degree plus medical technologist registry strongly preferred

Current Florida license as a Technologist in the specialty(ies) required by the laboratory section and certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency, I.E. ASCP or eligible;

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.

• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.

• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.

• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.

• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

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What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.