Manager Of Hospital Laboratory Services

Overview

• Lead and manage hospital laboratory services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and continuous survey readiness.
• Oversee staff competency checks, continuing education programs, and performance improvement processes.
• Develop and update laboratory and safety policies, incorporating new technologies and procedures.
• Administer proficiency testing programs, investigate occurrence reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and development of laboratory partners, ensuring efficient system utilization.
• Plan staffing needs, conduct interviews, and manage performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Participate in budgeting processes, monitor financial reports, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Foster a culture of excellence, promoting quality, service, partnering, and fiscal responsibility.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards, maintaining continuous survey readiness.
• Coordinate and administer performance improvement processes, including data collection and dashboard updates.
• Investigate and implement new laboratory technologies, ensuring validation, training, and documentation.
• Administer proficiency testing programs and address occurrence reports and customer feedback.
• Develop and update laboratory and safety policies to ensure operational excellence.
• Plan staffing needs, conduct interviews, and manage onboarding and training of new hires.
• Monitor financial reports, investigate discrepancies, and ensure adherence to budget goals.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental committees and promote efficient utilization of systems and resources.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field required; ASCP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory leadership; 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in managing laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement processes.
• Strong skills in policy development, technology implementation, and staff management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle physical demands of the role.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and cost-saving measures.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems such as Epic/Beaker preferred.