Laboratory Clinical Manager, Jamaica Plain

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1133 Centre Street (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2025
Clinical Laboratory Manager Pathology Summary Responsible for the daily operation of the lab: staffing, workflow, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Provides daily management and strategic direction for the laboratories. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies including FACT, JC, OSHA, and CLIA. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Develops and maintains QA systems to ensure high performance and effective remedial actions for deviations from performance specifications. Assigns, monitors, and supervises work to ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including health/safety and patient confidentiality. Ensures the laboratory is prepared for all regulatory reviews and inspections, including Joint Commission and FACT. Oversees coordination of clinical trials with principal investigators, study coordinators, quality assurance, and compliance. Conducts interviews and recommends candidates for hiring to ensure adequate staffing for the laboratory. Responsible for staff training and education, including required department training (safety, infection control, compliance). Education Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required Licenses and Credentials Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required Histotechnician/Histology Technician [HT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred Experience Lab experience 5-7 years required Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital-based CLIA laboratory 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Detailed knowledge of all regulatory requirements including FACT, Joint Commission and CLIA. - Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Strong knowledge of personnel and employment practices. - Ability to effectively manage staffing levels and workloads. - Ability to effectively interview and train new employees. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.