Lab Manager-Cancer Center

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023 FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. FirstHealth Cancer Services is a leading-edge provider of North Carolina cancer care and provides high-quality, compassionate cancer care that’s close to home. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We were recently named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

*Great benefits package

*Free Fitness Membership to any FirstHealth Fitness Center

*PSLF Qualifying Employer

*Current/former Military Welcome to Apply!

Lab Manager-Cancer Center Job Summary

• Provides on site operational and technical supervision for all laboratory functions to include: Personnel management of all laboratory staff positions; includes interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, coaching, and completing performance evaluations.
• Provides the technical oversight for daily operations including quality control reviews, corrective actions, oversees instrument calibrations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.  Ensures enrollment in appropriate PT testing, evaluates reports, and initiates any needed corrective actions. 
• The supervisor serves as the liaison between the laboratory and medical staff and works with the Administrative and Assistant Director of laboratory services in developing operational and capital budgets, strategic plans, policies, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal accrediting agencies. 
• Ensures the laboratory meets standards of quality as measured by departmental and facility performance improvement processes. Maintains competency in all technical areas of the laboratory including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Directs workflows for efficiency of patient throughput. Supports corporate and strategic initiatives for employee engagement and patient satisfaction.

Lab Manager-Cancer Center Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related science.   
• Must be certified by ASCP (or equivalent) and a minimum of five (5) years laboratory experience, with at least two (2) years in a previous management/ leadership role.