Manager Laboratory - Microbiology : FT, Days

Company: St. Luke's of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Manages and directs all aspects of laboratory operations in the Microbiology department for the scientific discipline or SLHS Laboratory or Laboratories assigned. Maintains direct contact with daily operations to ensure optimal quality and quantity of workflow, including responsibility for equipment, procedures and methods, education, training and development, budget performance and personnel selection and performance.

* Responsible for equipment selection and acquisition, method validations and training/development of staff.
* Creates and implements applicable policies and procedures.
* Communicates available continuing education and professional development opportunities for staff; encourages staff growth.
* Manages operations to meet budgetary goals.
* Interviews and selects personnel and evaluates performance.
* Remediates and disciplines staff for variance from policies and procedures, when appropriate.
* Oversees science discipline policies and procedures in assigned areas or laboratories to ensure consistency of guidelines, protocols and regulatory compliance with the designated accrediting body (College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission, CLIA, FDA, as applicable).
* Works collaboratively with a variety of healthcare teams to ensure patient safety with respect to laboratory services.
* Sets priorities, assigns responsibilities and establishes timetables for laboratory operation.
* Participates in long-term planning for Department and Hospital (when requested) and is responsible for Laboratory role in implementation.
* Promotes continuous improvement in laboratory to facilitate optimal patient care and compliance with standard of care practices.

Why Saint Luke's?:

* We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.


* We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.


* We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.


* Saint Luke's offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.



"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.

Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke's Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

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