The Laboratory Manager is a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Student Health Center Medical Clinic, including primary care, gynecology, and specialty care. S/he is accountable for the administration, technical, and personnel functions necessary for quality laboratory operations and management. S/he should have a deep appreciation for the collaborative care model and advancing the divisional priorities of quality, access and inclusion, and mattering and belonging.

Job Responsibilities

45% Directs daily laboratory operations, ensuring quality and integrity. Oversees and performs specimen collection, conducts routine and special clinical laboratory tests, enters data and interprets results. Prepares reagents and performs preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment. Communicates appropriately with ordering providers.

20% Orients, supervises, develops and evaluates a staff of medical technologists, administrative coordinators and students. Trains clinical medical staff on laboratory practices. Collaborates with the Lab Director, other departmental unit heads and campus partners. Coordinates with the Louisiana Department of Health in the event of disease outbreaks/pandemics.

15% Establishes policies and procedures, including standards, normal values, and methods of control for all laboratory tests performed. Oversees process improvement initiatives and quality control program. Performs audits to identify possible risks and implements corrective and preventative actions. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and accrediting association.

15% Manages the laboratory budget. Purchases equipment and supplies. Understands and supports workflow related to sound billing and insurance practices. Responsible for establishing and maintaining contracts with reference laboratories, advocating for high quality, efficient and affordable laboratory services. Ensures appropriate specimen transfer, accurate ordering and timely resulting and reporting. Oversees the laboratory interface to ensure adequate ordering, reporting, billing and engages information technology staff as needed.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science.
• Five years as a medical technologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science.
• Five years as a medical technologist with three years as a laboratory supervisor.
• Experience working in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Certifications/Licenses

• CLS-LA Board Medical Examiners License
• Registered ASCP or AMT

Special Requirements/Expectations

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

May have to work occasional holidays, evenings and weekends.

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Special Instructions:

Please provide three references and official transcripts of the highest degree.

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! 

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol:

LSU requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff or mandatory monthly testing. New employees must either submit proof of vaccination within three (3) days of their official start date, otherwise they will be entered into the mandatory monthly testing protocol beginning in November 2021.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu