medical laboratory manager

Description

Medical laboratory managers oversee the daily operations of a medical laboratory. They manage employees and communicate the schedule of activities. They monitor and ensure all laboratory operations are performed according to specifications, arrange the necessary laboratory equipment and assure that the appropriate health and safety standards are followed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

medical laboratory technology project management diagnostic methods in medical laboratory health and safety regulations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

healthcare administration immunology cryopreservation paediatric phlebotomy procedures biological chemistry microscopic techniques clinical cytology data protection clinical biochemistry virology stem cells histopathology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

arrange equipment repairs supervise staff maintain medical laboratory equipment manage health and safety standards interpret medical results manage staff interpret medical images manage schedule of tasks apply safety procedures in laboratory develop project schedule provide test results to medical staff supervise laboratory operations manage inventory supervise equipment plan schedule manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

work with chemicals assist in the production of laboratory documentation order supplies monitor stock level sterilise medical equipment maintain healthcare user data confidentiality