Manager - Laboratory - Atrium Health Lake Norman - FT

Overview

Atrium Health Lake Norman | Vision for Culture

At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall management of the laboratory, including the planning, budgeting, supervision, and evaluation of all department programs and services. Assures that the section objectives are accomplished effectively, efficiently, and economically.

Essential Functions

• Manages the daily efficient operation of assigned sections of the laboratory, good quality assurance practices, scheduling, equipment and record keeping, maintenance of adequate supply inventory.
• Maintains all Corporate Compliance and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA) to ensure continual readiness in the department assigned.
• Assists leadership with development of long-range operational plans relative to services, programs, capital and Human Resource planning to include recommending of space and other resources needed.
• Assists with development of annual operational and capital budgets, reconciling variances within a required timeframe.
• Directs activities in the department relative to Human Resources to include timely submission of performance evaluations. Maintains accurate and current database and files of all employees. Coordinates all new employee orientation.
• Performs technical processes and/or clinical testing to ensure laboratory operations and uptime of patient test systems where applicable.

Physical Requirements
Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree required. At least five years prior supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting preferred. MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) or CT(ASCP) or equivalent required where technical or clinical testing is performed. Advanced education level is preferred.