Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services, imaging, and wound care.

Position Description: The Anatomic Pathology Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Histology and Cytology lab including the gross cutting room and will oversee, assist and guide Histology and Cytology departments. Will actively integrate the entire Anatomic Pathology functions throughout the departmental shifts. Will be responsible to organize the workflow to result in optimum efficiency utilizing appropriate metrics to maximize the departmental operations efficiencies. Manager will collaborate with department pathologist and other known experts and regulatory authorities on such technical issues. Provide guidance to the anatomic pathology departments and medical directors.

Duties: Assist in both short and long range A/P laboratory plans that are consistent with the mission, vision, strategic and business plans. Will plan, coordinate, and take lead (including Medical Director and Clinical Laboratory) on integrating A/P functions throughout all shifts, including scheduling, monitoring, data collection, data presentation, and the implementation of approved new initiatives. Assists director, clinical laboratory, and other department leaders within the laboratory in the assurance of compliance with all state, federal, and any other applicable regulatory agency requirements. Coordinates and allocates A/P activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Assist in assurance and maintenance of all hospital and lab safety regulations, including the coordination of updating and communicating this information with the department. Conduct candidate interviews, orientation, competencies, and education sessions as needed and maintains the documentation. Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Benefit Highlights Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi student loan refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Anatomic Pathology is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in the physical science may be considered if paired with relevant experience in a clinical lab. Advanced management degrees or courses are highly preferred. Experience must include escalating levels of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to manage staff in achievement of department goals. Management experience is preferred. Investigative and problem solving skills. Have a strong understanding of the workflow of the Clinical Laboratory. Registration by ASCP or equivalent Board of Registry preferred.

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