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Manager Laboratory
Mark Twain Medical Center - San Andreas, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Manager of Laboratory at Mark Twain Medical Center is responsible for overseeing the Clinical Laboratory services, ensuring high-quality service delivery while managing costs and operational efficiency. This role involves strategic planning, budget management, human resources oversight, and compliance with regulatory standards, all while fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment that aligns with the organization's mission and core values.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate personnel in Clinical Laboratory services.
- Ensure services are of the best quality and cost-contained.
- Plan and forecast department budgets, including calculating FTEs and operating budgets.
- Manage human resources, including knowledge of union contracts and employee benefits.
- Support the workers' compensation program and maintain department staffing and scheduling.
- Analyze budget variances and submit corrective action plans as needed.
- Identify critical success factors for the department and develop departmental goals.
- Select and maintain competent personnel, track compliance with credentialing standards, and conduct performance appraisals.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with the Director, CFO, and hospital President, as well as interdepartmental peers and staff.
- Assist with the selection and development of equipment and new tests based on hospital needs.
- Counsel and discipline employees appropriately according to union contract guidelines.
- Identify educational needs and provide opportunities for self and department employees.
- Develop practice standards and departmental performance indicators, reporting data and analysis appropriately.
- Maintain contact with attending physicians and Lab Pathologists to address identified problems in a timely manner.
- Responsible for renewal and maintenance of CA (DHS) licensure and accreditation requirements.
Requirements
- Five years of experience as a clinical laboratory technologist or demonstrated ability to supervise and instruct laboratory personnel.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
- Demonstrated technical organizational knowledge in all areas of the laboratory.
- Strong judgment in handling personnel issues and technical solutions across laboratory areas.
- High level of problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and prioritize work.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with regulatory requirements including Joint Commission and CMS standards.
- Knowledge of data sources such as Ceridian, Allegra, Visionware, Care Data, and CHW Connect.
Benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
