Histocompatibility Laboratory Manager

AdventHealth

  • Orlando, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family-Paid Days Off from Day One-Student Loan Repayment Program *For Eligible Positions-Career Development-Whole Person Wellbeing Resources-Mental Health Resources and Support-Benefits from Day OneOur promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.Schedule: Full Time, 1st ShiftShift: Monday- Friday (with flexibility)Location: 601 East Rollins Street Orlando, FL 32803The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Orlando
  • Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
  • Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
  • AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
  • We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year
The role you’ll contribute:The Laboratory Manager provides technical expertise and supports system functions through collaboration, standardization, integration, and oversight of related services. Actively manages daily operations of the laboratory/specialty within approved operational and capital budgets, meeting departmental goals. This role involves supervision of analytical testing of blood and/or other biological specimens and managing selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts. These aspects may include workflow, quality control processes, writing/reviewing procedures, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, and advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers. Responsibilities also encompass department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, among other tasks assigned. The Laboratory Manager assists department leadership with meeting goals in all areas and may work with analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens as needed. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed, and on-call hours may also be required. The role mandates following laboratory policies and procedures, maintaining quality control practices in the Laboratory, and actively participating in outstanding customer service. It also involves accepting responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The Laboratory Manager extends excellence in areas including Team, Service, Clinical, Market, and Finance, and promotes efficient patient care by periodically performing and reporting tests and assisting with the supervision of personnel. In coordination with the Medical Director and Director of Laboratory Services, this role develops and maintains policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and introduces new tests, procedures, and instrumentation as required, including test or instrument evaluation, selection, and/or recommendation. Participates in System Team Meetings as assigned and ensures ongoing competency assessment of staff.The value you’ll bring to the team:·Manages budgeting, department metrics, department goals, quality initiatives, strategic initiatives, department inventory expenses and labor productivity
  • Manage departmental supply expenses by reducing waste. Introduce and manage cost saving initiatives as identified. Ensures staff scheduling is flexed according to workload. Ensure overtime is justified and casual overtime is eliminated
  • Oversee the Standard Operating Procedures and document control
  • Assess competencies according to (CLIA) regulations
  • Represents the laboratory in either a leadership or technical role at organizational multidisciplinary or leadership meetings
  • May assume Director responsibilities in the Directors absence
  • Prepares staff schedule preparation and workflow assignments as required
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:Minimum qualifications:
  • 1 year experience in leadership (managing a team)
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) Required*Basic computer skills using (Microsoft office)
*Ability to educate and train new staff
  • Bachelors degree
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree
  • Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) certified
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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