Laboratory Manager, Specimen Management

Shift:

Position Highlights:

The Specimen Management Manager oversees a team of about 45 individuals that are responsible for evaluating and processing clinical lab specimens consisting of over 13,000 tests daily from the Nebraska Health system that are analyzed and routed through Nebraska Medicine's main campus location. This individual will serve as a resource for specimen processing concerns, reference testing questions and problem solving for the department and the organization. This manager will be responsible for evaluating new talent and the performance of department staff while also working closely with the team to ensure collaboration, accuracy and efficiency in the fast-paced specimen processing environment. The Specimen Management manager also ensures the department and personnel are following CAP and CLIA guidelines.

Shift Details:

Full Time

Day shift

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
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• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Provide the expertise to establish and maintain precise and accurate technical methodologies to ensure timely and cost effective collection, processing, testing, performance and storage of patient specimens in the assigned laboratory on a 24 hour basis. Provide adequate staffing and scheduling of competent employees to support the required testing and other functions as above. Establish and monitor the operating and capital additions budgets for assigned cost centers to ensure the cost-effective use of resources. Provide expertise in evolving regulatory environment and ensure the processes are in place to meet these requirements. Initiate and maintain effective communication to promote positive departmental, interdepartmental and customer service relations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years progressive relevant clinical laboratory experience required.
• Minimum of two years laboratory leadership experience required.
• Bachelor of Science degree OR alternate route of combined education and experience as recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) at the time the applicant was certified (including grandfathered recognition as regulated by the BOC) required.
• Effective communication skills and leadership abilities required.
• ASCP or ASHI/AC.HI certification OR certification through the BOR recognized alternative routes required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty certificate in relevant area and/or advanced education/Master's degree preferred.