Hospital Laboratory Operations Manager MT

This reputable healthcare system is searching for a Manager to oversee Laboratory Operations at one of its busiest Seattle Area Inpatient Hospitals. This person will work for a valued company, and lead a team of dedicated and experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Lab Specialists in one of Washington State’s most picturesque and well-known regions.

Reporting to the Regional Laboratory Operations Director, the Lab Manager will work closely with many direct and indirect stakeholders in the day-to-day operations of this extremely busy Inpatient Laboratory. Working collaboratively with Acute Care personnel such as Medical Directors, Physicians, Nurse Navigators, and RN Coordinators, the Laboratory Manager will act as the point of contact for multiple service centers. A great aptitude for building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships will be very important for someone in this role to succeed.

Directly supported by 2 ASCP Acute Care Laboratory Supervisors, the Laboratory Operations Manager will oversee over 120 FTEs in this fully-equipped laboratory that handles Pathology, Blood Banking, and Clinical Laboratory Services. Supporting the Manager areMedicalLaboratory Specialist Technical and Clinical Supervisors in each of these departments, as well as strong team leads. Strong experience

A team-based approach to this large, diverse laboratory staff is crucial for guaranteeing continued buy-in, trust, and efficiency from each member. Actively managing the Microbiologists, Hematologists, Cytotechnologists, Histologists, Phlebotomists, Chemists, and various support staff through direct coaching, team and personal development initiatives, and clear performance expectations will help the MLS / MLT Lab Manager continue the upward trajectory of quality improvement for this lab and for the health care system.

The Greater Seattle Area boasts something for every type of person, from the urban attractions of the Seattle Metro Area to the natural attractions and wilds of Northern Washington State. The Hospital Laboratory Manager must only take a short drive to enjoy world renowned restaurants, casinos, legendary live music, and some of the Northwest’s best wineries. If you’re more of the adventurous type, you won’t need to look hard to find hiking, biking, boating, beachcombing, and the beautiful slopes of Mt. Rainer. If you add all of these great factors, combined with an affordable cost-of-living, some of the best schools in the nations, and the nicest people around, you’ll understand why the Greater Seattle Area is quickly gaining popularity among the old and the young.

As an exempt employee of a well-established and large Non-Profit Healthcare system, the Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager will enjoy job security, a generous benefits package, and competitive compensation. The only thing better is having weekends off to enjoy the view.