Microbiology Manager

This position is incentive eligible. Introduction If you’re ready to advance your laboratory career, HCA Healthcare is ready to power your future. As a Microbiology Manager at our Nashville market laboratory, you’ll define and own this new role in our modern, spacious facility equipped with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and instruments. This is a large lab with 24/7 operations where you’ll work at the top of your certification on a broad spectrum of patient cases. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Microbiology Manager for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. You will supervise day‑to‑day laboratory technical and non‑technical resources and operations to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. You will execute programs for staff hiring, orientation, training, competency and work assignment. You will provide ongoing performance feedback to staff through coaching, performance review and counseling to ensure staff performance expectations are met. You will oversee employee output and conduct, and contribute to achievement of department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance and patient and employee satisfaction. You will engage with department medical director to develop and review department policies and metrics for quality, service and operations. You will monitor compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS, and lead department accreditation preparation. You will oversee quality control/assurance programs related to test methodology, protocols, equipment and supplies, actively participate in continuous quality improvement, and develop and implement a communication plan to ensure staff receives information. Responsibilities Supervise day‑to‑day laboratory technical and non‑technical resources and operations to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Execute programs for staff hiring, orientation, training, competency and work assignment. Provide ongoing performance feedback to staff through coaching, performance review and counseling to ensure staff performance expectations are met. Oversee employee output and conduct, and contribute to achievement of department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance and patient and employee satisfaction. Engage with department medical director to develop and review department policies and metrics for quality, service and operations. Monitor compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS, and lead department accreditation preparation. Oversee quality control/assurance programs related to test methodology, protocols, equipment and supplies. Actively participate in continuous quality improvement. Ensure that staff receives information by developing and implementing a communication plan. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required. National Certification as a Medical Technologist required. Master's Degree preferred. 3 – 5 years of Microbiology supervisory experience required. Experience in a high‑volume hospital or central laboratory setting preferred. Address: HCA Healthcare; 1 Dell Parkway, Building‑A, Level 3, Nashville, TN 37217 We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare