Day Shift

Coral Gables Hospital•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

Coral Gables Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the administrative and technical operations of Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Pathology. The position supervises Laboratory Supervisors in Core Lab and Blood Bank, Lead Technical Staff, Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and other assigned staff. The Laboratory Manager works in conjunction with a Senior Leader to communicate, report on, and improve laboratory operations. The role is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and integrating laboratory services, maintaining appropriate staffing and work quality, and collaborating with other departments. It also oversees quality control and improvement, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, quality plans, corrective actions, instrument maintenance, and proficiency testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science.
2–3 years of supervisory experience.
Florida Medical Technologist Supervisor license.
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
Experience with computer-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, control, and integrate delivery of Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Pathology services.
Plan, delegate, and organize work activities.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels to deliver services.
Ensure the quality of technical and clerical work and maintain a high level of work performance.
Work cooperatively with other departments to deliver efficient services and resolve problems.
Oversee overall quality, including quality control, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including CAP, AABB, TJC, OSHA, DPH, and CLIA.
Maintain department inspection readiness, including appropriate documentation, document reviews, completed checklist audits, and current procedure manuals.
Collaborate with the Medical Director of the Laboratory and Pathology to develop Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance plans.
Monitor and report progress on the Quality Improvement Plan.
Analyze results, develop and implement corrective actions, and measure results.
Promote a high-quality, error-reduction, patient-centered environment.
Monitor and review quality control, instrument maintenance, and proficiency testing.