Min
USD $51.87/Hr.
Max
USD $82.99/Hr.
Overview
Plan, organize and direct the administrative and clinical operations of the Core Laboratory departments including budget preparation, personnel, delivery of services, quality improvement and regulatory compliance programs. Coordinates the delivery of laboratory services with the consultation of the Medical Director.
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Qualifications
Education:• BS or BA in Medical Technology or related field. Master’s degree in Business/Health Administration or related field preferred.Licensure/Certification/Registry:• Certification as a medical technologist, MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.Experience:• Ten or more years working experience in all phases of laboratory medicine with at least five years supervisory/management experience in a highly complex laboratory required.Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Excellent communication/guest relation skills. • Working knowledge of laboratory information systems required.
Responsibilities
Directs the department’s strategic planning and program development efforts through collaboration with the Medical Director and senior management.
Provides overall management of the department through the appropriate clinical supervisors.
Coordinates the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality and safety standards and activities of the department.
Coordinates the delivery of effective clinical laboratory services through the appropriate clinical supervisors and with the consultation of the Medical Director.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
- SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
- COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
- QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
- EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
Collaborates with the Director, Outreach and Pathology Labs to develop an integrated approach to laboratory facilities and functions.
Develops and implements annual and long-range strategic planning goals in concert with section supervisors, administrative staff and the Medical Director.
Monitors and develops new programs and testing to assure cost effective delivery of “state of the art” laboratory services.
Responsible for developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures which support the provision of laboratory services within the organization.
Maintains communication and cooperation with members of the medical staff in coordinating their needs within the realm of the Department of Laboratory Medicine.
Interacts with the administrative staff of the physician group providing professional laboratory medicine services to the organization to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of professional laboratory services provided within the department.
Provides support and consultation to all Memorial Health System affiliates providing laboratory and pathology services.
Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory and accrediting agencies or organizations.
Prepares the department’s operational and capital equipment budgets and manages expenditures. Analyzes budget variances and initiates action to manage fluctuations.
Directs the business related processes relating to purchasing, inventory, invoices, charging, reimbursements, disbursements and payroll within area of responsibility.
Supervises the preparation of reports, documents, statistical surveys and other data required for compliance with licensing and regulatory agencies. Uses quality improvement tools to engage staff in performance/quality improvement activities of the department.
Coordinates and directs all facility planning and remodeling activities for the department.
Evaluates, selects, recommends and maintains all equipment related to the laboratory operation, including all point of care testing in conjunction with the section supervisors.
Administers all aspects of employee relations program within area of responsibility. Consistently and fairly interprets and enforces human resource policies of the organization. Effectively conducts employee disciplinary procedures with appropriate doc