Assistant Laboratory Manager - Generalist

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and team members at the facility have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Position Summary

The Assistant Laboratory Manager supervises daily laboratory activities and personnel in the area of responsibility (e.g., writing procedures, employee scheduling, laboratory inspections, Quality Control, new instrument setup and correlation, proficiency testing, employee evaluations and disciplinary coaching, and other special assignments). Recommends personnel for hiring and/or termination. You will perform clinical laboratory testing when routine bench load warrants 50% of the time. Assist with employee training and competency, assume responsibilities of the manager in their absence, and assist with budget preparation.

Minimum Requirements

BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biologic Science.

Four (4) years of current/related clinical laboratory experience is required.

• ECUH Medical Center Lab: Department specialty  or area of concentration.
• ECUH Community Hospitals: Generalist experience to include Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank.

MLS/MT (ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent) certification is required.

Preferred:

• Supervisory and/or Senior Technologist experience in the laboratory or clinical setting 

Other Information

37.50 hours a week

Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4 pm)

Required to cover weekends (when needed)

Great Benefits

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General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.