Microbiology Manager MMJM

Job Title: Microbiology Manager
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Schedule: Full-Time Days No Weekends

Organization Overview

A leading national healthcare laboratory services organization is seeking a Microbiology Manager to oversee microbiology operations within a high-volume central laboratory environment. This organization provides comprehensive clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services to hospitals physician practices surgery centers and commercial clients nationwide.

Position Summary

The Microbiology Manager is responsible for supervising day-to-day microbiology laboratory operations ensuring compliance with regulatory standards maintaining quality assurance programs and supporting staff development. This leader will work closely with the department medical director and senior leadership to ensure high-quality efficient laboratory services that directly support patient care.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Supervise daily technical and non-technical laboratory operations

• Ensure compliance with organizational state and federal regulatory requirements

• Oversee staffing assignments and workflow management in a high-volume laboratory setting

• Contribute to departmental goals related to quality service regulatory compliance financial performance and employee engagement

Staff Development & Performance Management

• Lead hiring onboarding training and competency programs

• Provide coaching performance reviews and ongoing staff development

• Monitor employee performance productivity and conduct

• Develop and implement effective communication plans to ensure staff alignment

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor compliance with accrediting agencies including:

  • College of American Pathologists (CAP)

  • The Joint Commission (JCAHO)

  • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

• Lead accreditation preparation and survey readiness initiatives

• Oversee quality control and quality assurance programs related to test methodology protocols equipment and supplies

• Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives

Collaboration

• Partner with the department medical director to develop and review policies and operational metrics

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure service excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology Biomedical Science Biology or Chemistry

• National Certification as a Medical Technologist (Required)

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as a Microbiology Technologist

• Experience in a high-volume hospital or central laboratory setting

• Background as a Medical Technologist required

• No employment gaps

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related field

• Local Tennessee candidates preferred (Relocation considered for strong applicants)

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.