Our client is a Trauma II 600 bed health system in AL.

State of the Art Lab.

This position provides leadership, development, and fiscal management to multi-disciplinary clinical services. They are accountable for the development, maintenance, and documentation of all process improvement and quality assurance initiatives within their area of responsibility. They assist with leadership of the Laboratory department services in collaboration with the Director. They work cooperatively with other Laboratory team members and with departments and individuals outside the Laboratory.

Will manage Core lab, Blood Bank, Cytology and Histology.

Will supervise 7 Supervisors and a total staff of 120.

High Volume - Core lab processes 3000-5000 of specimens a day

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional staff members in various clinical disciplines at all facilities.
• Makes recommendations to the Administrative Director, Administrative Supervisors and Technical Specialists on indicators and/or measures of quality, operational efficiency and improvement of processes. Seeks to align indicators with strategic and/or operational initiatives.
• Answers customer questions concerning their areas of responsibility, investigates customer complaints and initiates corrective actions when appropriate.
• As required, monitors and/or prepares and submits reports pertaining to process improvement and laboratory compliance to the Administrative Director, other Laboratory Managers and the Administrative Supervisors.
• Supports the Administrative Supervisors and Technical Specialists in maintaining a robust process improvement program. Provides instruction, consultation and documentation – in the form of policies and procedures – as necessary.
• Maintains an up-to-date laboratory compliance plan that is representative of current regulatory requirements. Works with the System Compliance Officer to ensure laboratory billing is accurate. Assists the Administrative Director and Laboratory leadership in maintaining an accurate system for tracking costs.
• Coordinates quality management in meeting customer expectations at all levels.
• Reviews professional journals, attends workshops, seminars and lectures to remain current in technical knowledge.
• Provides input to the Administrative Director for the annual Laboratory operational budget. Reviews and justifies variances when appropriate. Makes recommendations and provides supporting documentation and justification for capital equipment.
• Actively participates with other Laboratory leadership in Laboratory strategic planning, goal definition and problem resolution. Assists in aligning Laboratory goals to the organizational goals and strategies of customer service, operational excellence and growth.
• Communicates issues and concerns with all customers through appropriate media (memorandums, email, staff meetings and direct conversation).
• Maintains records and statistics to comply with all pertinent regulatory agencies.
• Serves in the capacity of director in the Director’s absence.
• Select, interview, hire and retain employees. (i.e., recruit, select, placement, orientation, training, development, evaluation of performance)
• Execute progressive discipline up to and including termination.
• Approve payroll and is responsible for accurate payment to employees, including other management positions.
• Manage departmental productivity standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for department(s).
• Evaluation, procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice for all age specific groups served.
• Plan, develop and maintain performance improvement activities and educational programs for patients and employees.
• Comply with accreditation agency standards, FDA, CLIA and other regulatory entities as required.
• Work effectively with pathologists and other MDs in providing high-quality, timely lab results.
• Work with CPOE and Quality staff as needed to ensure lab ease of use and quality outcomes.
• Perform long-range planning and overall direction setting at the department level.
• Actively participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Adhere to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.
• Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Responsible for development, implementation and interpretation of system policies within a major organizational/functional area or the development and review of system policies within a recognized discipline.

Qualifications

Minimum education is a baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science or biological science, with certification as a clinical laboratory scientist or medical technologist by one of the nationally recognized certification agencies: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred; the American Medical Technologist (AMT) acceptable. Certification as a medical laboratory technician may be acceptable with applicable job experience and education, with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in a biological science.

At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required with 3 years of laboratory supervision/management preferred. Demonstrated systems integration experience.

Relocation and Visa transfer available for qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you require a TN Transfer or an H1B transfer?
• Do you have an MLT or MLS Certification to work as a Clinical Lab Scientist?
• Have you recently managed atleast 5 lab supervisors ? Please expand your answer.
• Have you managed CAP audits? expand your answer

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 5 years (Required)
• Hospital : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ASCP Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person