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MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Manager Laboratory

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWest Branch, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Two to four years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent working experience within the specific area of expertise is required.
  • A Medical Technologist ASCP credential is required.
  • NIMS IS 100 Introduction to Incident Command System, NIMS IS 700 Introduction to National Incident Management System, and NIMS IS 200 Basic Incident Command System Initial Response credentials are required within six months of hire or transfer.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge are required.
  • Knowledge of basic marketing techniques and financial analysis is required.
  • Written and interpersonal skills are required to communicate with individuals and groups at all levels and convey ideas and concepts clearly.
  • The employee must complete required bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing and annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration training.
  • The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment, move about the facility, and perform the job functions, with or without assistive devices.
  • The employee must have the required vision, hearing, dexterity, and ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform occasional postural changes and lifting as described.
  • The employee must be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and remain awake.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a specific laboratory section, direct and supervise assigned personnel, and oversee daily activities to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations.
  • Monitor section performance against established targets and initiate process-improvement activities.
  • Maintain knowledge of department operations and competence in the tasks performed by team members; serve as a technical resource across laboratory sites and guide staff education and training.
  • Assist the Laboratory Director with developing and monitoring financial budgets.
  • Ensure compliance and interpret procedural intent as needed.
  • Coach and counsel employees, reinforce policies and procedures, educate staff on customer service, complete employee performance reviews, and manage schedules and time approval.
  • Participate in applicant screening and hiring; coordinate and participate in department work, delegate responsibilities and authority, and develop personnel goals and objectives.
  • Communicate changes to staff, coordinate policies with other departments, organize staff meetings and presentations, distribute meeting minutes, attend monthly laboratory leadership meetings, and communicate actions and needs to the team.
  • Review applicable CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB, Michigan Department of Community Health, and OSHA guidelines; create and revise policies and procedures, maintain manuals, prepare for inspections, and meet with regulatory surveyors.
  • Establish department policies and processes, ensure documentation is consistent across the system, and ensure personnel understand their duties and have appropriate authority and resources.
  • Establish workflow and adjust it according to volume; supervise and coordinate department work activities.
  • Establish and communicate department priorities, develop and implement strategic tactics, prioritize improvement initiatives, introduce new tests, and ensure action plans achieve goals.
  • Collaborate with interdepartmental and intradepartmental process teams, support hospital goals, and maintain quality laboratory services through learning, research, community needs assessments, and committee participation.
  • Evaluate quality and financial performance metrics and implement responses and corrective actions; collaborate on operating and capital budgets, equipment selection, and staffing needs.
  • For moderate- and high-complexity tests, fulfill Technical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities when assigned, including selecting test methods; verifying test accuracy and precision; enrolling in approved proficiency-testing programs; ensuring timely testing, review, and reporting of proficiency results; and implementing corrective actions for unacceptable results.
  • Establish and maintain quality assessment, quality control, and acceptable analytical performance programs; document remedial actions for significant deviations and ensure patient results are reported only when systems function properly.
  • Ensure personnel are trained and competent before testing, monitor competency across preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic testing, identify remedial training or continuing education needs, provide training, maintain an approved procedure manual, and orient testing personnel.
  • Ensure employee competency assessments are completed within established time frames.

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Founded
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