Manager, Lab Satellites

The Lab Manager - Satellites is responsible for laboratory functions at all laboratory satellite sites, including compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Job Relationships
Reports to the Director of Laboratory

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage satellite personnel including interviewing and hiring, training and orienting, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
• Provide oversight of quality control activities at all satellite sites through periodic review of worksheets with a written summary report given to the Laboratory Director after this review.
• Adhere to COLA accreditation standards at all satellite sites.
• Serve as technical consultant for all satellite sites.
• Review all proficiency test results, investigate and document all proficiency errors.
• Manage and coordinate all satellite mergers.
• Maintain proper communication of information to satellite personnel, keeping them informed of clinic policies and procedures,
• Assist with management coverage at the main laboratory during Laboratory Director's absence.
• Responsible for laboratory layout during satellite renovations and buildings.
• Provide input into laboratory equipment and FTE budget.
• Coordinate and cooperate with site managers and Operations Directors to solve problems and to provide optimum service to physicians and patients.
• Make decisions and give direction appropriate to the scope of duties and responsibilities.
• Must follow clinic policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of annual laboratory goals.
• Handle Satellite proficiency orders and performance.
• Handle Satellite CLIA license modifications and distribution.
• Verbal ability is necessary to understand and present oral and written material in communication with staff.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate activities.
• Interpret policies and procedures and review work performance to determine conformity with recognized standards.
• Moderate travel required to perform job duties.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

Education/Experience

• Successfully completed the HEW Medical Technologist exam.
• Meets the standards of a Medical Technologist as defined by the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Act:

Was performing as technologist prior to 1996 OR
a. Has a BS in Medical Technology OR
b. Has 90 credit hours with 12 months training from an accredited school of Medical Technology OR
c. Has a BS in Biology or Chemistry with 1 year of clinical laboratory experience OR
d. Has 90 credit hours with >1 year experience in medical laboratory work which is applicable to the department where the person is working

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Overall understanding of Clinic's organizational structure and functions, as well as knowledge of Clinic policies and their applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of laboratory principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability of identifying problems and making appropriate decisions.
• Assumes responsibility for further growth by attendance and/or participation in in-service and management classes available.
• Able to handle stress and heavy workloads.

Working Environment

• Work is of medium demand, walking and standing most of the time.
• Speaking and listening skills essential to instruct and supervise personnel.
• Exposure to chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.

PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1