NI-Manager, Laboratory Technical

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/29/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-1764AC

Job Title:

NI-Manager, Laboratory Technical

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the operations and services of the assigned areas of responsibility, including all laboratory technical areas and the laboratories of SAMCB and RCC.  Ensures that programs, policies, and procedures are established, implemented, and followed to meet customer needs, department standards and regulatory agency requirements.  Provides leadership and direction to staff in the achievement of all business objectives. Ensures operational effectiveness and productivity needs are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Provides support and supervision to staff, in the delivery of department services and carrying out strategic vision. In collaboration with Director, establishes short and long range objectives for the Department that integrate the Health System’s values and service excellence philosophy and assures regulatory compliance and accreditation.

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Performs payroll changes and adjustments for the supervisory staff within the department. Works with each direct report to determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards. Appraises their performance relative to the laboratory’s mission and goals and discusses with employees.

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Participates in personnel functions, including hiring, termination, orientation, and competency assessment. Assists in staff development, training and education of employees and Medical Laboratory Science Students. Assures compliance with department and System policies and procedures.

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Participates in and/or leads various laboratory accreditation activities, including the QI program, Safety Management, Survey Readiness, and Proficiency Test Program monitoring.

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Working with supervisory staff, develops, introduces and evaluates new procedures and equipment. Ensures that the department is in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Monitors operation expenses and analyses variances.

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Establishes performance and analytical standards for the department. Stays informed of developments, trends and technology.

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Maintains the functions of a Technical Supervisor and a General Supervisor as defined under CLIA guidelines and as delegated by the Laboratory Medical Director.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

from a regionally accredited college/university and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science, Cytology, or Histotechnology program.

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), CT(ASCP), or HTL(ASCP) certification required.  Four years experience after certification required. Certification must be maintained by submitting appropriate continuing education documentation to certifying agency. 

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Demonstrated effective leadership skills.

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Excellent communication, organization and critical-decision making skills.

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization and community.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

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Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

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Carry

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Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

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Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual

Concentration on Detail

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Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

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Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

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Oral Communication

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Written Communication

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Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.