LABORATORY SERVICES MANAGER

Location: Columbia, Missouri  

Shift: Days/Evenings/As Required
Department: Lab Administration

Salary Range: $78,520 - $127,962

ABOUT THE JOB 

MU Health Care is seeking a Manager of Laboratory Services to assist in directing the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Pathology Department. This Lab Manager will oversee Anatomic Pathology, Toxicology, Special Chemistry, ANA Lab and Molecular Pathology.

  ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE 

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region. 

As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. 

 Learn more about MU Health Care.   Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years 

· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more  
See a comprehensive list of benefits here . 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage all aspects of staffing in the Pathology Department
• Assist in developing and implementing department policies and procedures
• Represent the Pathology Department in collaboration with other departments
• Monitor departmental operations, billing, financial data, and objectives.
• Assist in assuring all departmental certifications, licensure, and accreditations are maintained.
• Assist in the planning and development of quality assurance programs.
• Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care.
• Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other science focus. Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate’s degree.

Four (4) years of clinical laboratory experience.

One (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience.

Certification: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist technologist (such as Chemistry, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Point of Care Professional (CPP) by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), or Clinical Laboratory Technologist by former Dept of Health Education & Welfare (HEW/HHS).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.