Medical Laboratory Operations Manager
Executive Placement Network LLC - Halethorpe, Largo, Rockville- Maryland, Washington DC
Tagged: medical, laboratory, operations, manager
Seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Operations Manager to take charge of planning, managing, organizing and coordinating laboratory services. A subject matter expert and the technical resource for the region in a designated specialized area responsible for the design and oversight of highly reliable laboratory operations including accountabilities for quality of care, member experience, affordability, standard work and employee experience and competence.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading and managing technical, clinical, and operational aspects of the laboratory and pathology services
Monitoring test results, equipment, and laboratory information systems
Designing and evaluating processes to ensure high reliable standard laboratory services across the continuum of care
Representing the laboratory in Medical Operations Building and Regional facilities functions and committees
Developing, implementing, and monitoring of laboratory policies and procedures
Overseeing regulatory and accreditation requirements to ensure departmental technical, quality, and administrative activities are compliant with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to CAP, COLA, OSHA and CMS
Designing and implementing the laboratory safety program, including hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene plan, and injury prevention program
Promoting an organizational culture of safety and ensuring appropriate patient safety
Developing and presenting in-service programs to medical centers and regional staff
Hiring, developing and retaining competent and professional staff
Providing and overseeing training and competency as well as teaching, promoting and modeling effective communication for staff
Performing financial planning and reviewing budget preparation
Providing technical and business analysis using quantitative, scientific and economic methods with participation in feasibility assessment and business case justification(s)
Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years experience in high complexity testing
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a clinical laboratory setting
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution
Should have Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate within 12 months of hire
Thorough knowledge of regulatory (state and federal) agency requirements and professional practice standards to include CLIA, COLA, CAP, NCQA, AABB, local, state and federal regulations
Experience in financial management, program development, quality improvement and project management
Demonstrated supervisory skills
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of clinical computer systems, PC computer skills, and Microsoft Office tools
Has two or more of the following certificates with combinations of MT, MLS or CLS with ASCP or AMT certification is preferred: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), HT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP), PA(ASCP), CT(ASCP), H(ASCP), and/or SH(ASCP) for Hematology; C(ASCP), and/or SC(ASCP) for Chemistry; M(ASCP) and/or SM(ASCP) for Microbiology; B(ASCP) and/or SBB(ASCP) for blood bank/transfusion services.
Sign-on and year-end bonuses are offered in addition to base salary.
Job # 1080