ASSISTANT LABORATORY MANAGER – Northern Inyo Healthcare District – Bishop, CA

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Laboratory Services Department, this position is responsible for the operational performance of the medical Laboratory Assistants (LA); this applies to all tiers in the NIHD Tiered LA Career ladder program. Direct responsibilities include the coordination of all efforts that are performed by hospital’s LAs. Efforts in this role must be intended to assure the highest level of service to our customers while maintaining compliance with all legislated and regulatory requirements. Compliance with these requirements will be confirmed by successful surveys from accrediting agencies. This incumbent in this position must meet the minimum qualification of the job and ultimately has responsibility to successfully achieve all work role competencies outlined in this job description.

This position must maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients and their related hospital business. Conducts hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner, and is willing to report any knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according to the NIHD Compliance Code of Conduct. Abides by the NIHD Personnel, ADP Payroll Policies and Procedures. Abides by all departmental policies and procedures, and standards of performance and conduct.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of an academic program resulting in, at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree.
• Must have minimum of 4 years increasing leadership responsibility/experience in leading or managing Laboratory department operations.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Laboratory Phlebotomist IV/Senior CPT-1 in an acute care environment
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience managing / leading a full service medical laboratory in an acute care environment
• Successful leadership of state and federal surveys intended to measure compliance with state and CMS requirements