Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

A Pathology Lab Manager oversees daily laboratory operations, focusing on staff management, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and equipment maintenance to ensure quality results and a safe working environment.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005593 MCP - Community Pathology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

A Pathology Lab Manager oversees daily laboratory operations, focusing on staff management, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and equipment maintenance to ensure quality results and a safe working environment.

Key responsibilities include leading and developing a technical team, managing budgets and inventory, ensuring adherence to quality control and safety protocols (e.g., CAP , CLIA ), implementing new procedures, and maintaining equipment.

Manages one or more functional areas of a department. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate supervisors. Typically has hire, fire, or promotion authority. Evaluates and makes improvements to department processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations. More discretion and greater financial authority than other lower management levels. Manages initiatives, strategic priorities and programs which have an impact on the organization. Works independently and in collaboration with leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates activities and functions of the department / functional business area-based employee / organizational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical / non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.

Education : Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

State licensure and / or professional certification requirement / s dependent on position. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Experience : 7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience

• Laboratory Experience : Several years of experience in a laboratory setting, with a focus on a specific area relevant to the lab's function, is essential.
• Management Experience : Progressive leadership or management experience is crucial, with a strong track record of managing teams, projects, and complex laboratory operations.

Additional Job Description

Benefits :

Certification incentive program

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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