Manager, Clinical Lab, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Full Time

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Manager manages the human and material resources to deliver laboratory outcomes that represent the philosophy of quality and excellence. This position will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

Requirements

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Management experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in related field is required
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Responsibilities

Reviews and updates work area procedure manuals on an annual basis.
Assures completion and presentation of employee performance evaluations on or before due dates.
Offers innovative approaches in striving to improve the performance and environment of the work area.
Maintains communication with supervisors and subordinates on a scheduled as well as non-scheduled basis.
Assures equipment upkeep as well as proper inventory of supplies.
Conducts staff meetings regularly for the purpose of information dissemination, problem solving, coordination of activities, and feedback.
Assesses laboratory adherence to established turn around time, and reporting times on a monthly basis and as specific problems arise, and takes corrective action as appropriate.
Reviews Quality Control for work performed, documents problems as well as corrective action.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of new equipment and test methodologies for the department.
Acts on recommendations for improvement.
Monitors ongoing service indicators to identify and correct poor performance and service.
Provides initial departmental orientation and job training to confirm staff members' abilities to fulfill job expectations.
Motivates staff and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork.
Reviews and edits employee payroll promptly and accurately.
Knows current requirements and standards of all licensing and accreditation agencies and incorporates these into the laboratory operating structure.
Prepares and submits applications, surveys, reports, records, forms, and renewal questionnaires which precede inspections as necessary for maintenance and renewal of licensure and/or accreditation.
Maintains complete files on all correspondence.
Prepares for and assists agency inspectors in conducting all on-site inspections.
Coordinates IT tickets generated by the laboratory supervisors with JHS IT department to ensure tickets are completed timely.
Demonstrates knowledge with project management to leading lab IT meetings and projects.
Takes lead with ensuring all JHS labs complete test validation as outlined in the protocols.
Creates validation checklists for all new tests and modification to existing tests Ability to work with different lab middleware systems to lead implementation and ongoing maintenance.
Serves as support liaison to central JHS IT to facilitate completion of lab IT projects.
Works with decision support to create performance analytics reports for lab directors and supervisors.
Maintains CAP LIS policies and procedures (Medialab).
Assists with training new staff in the operation of lab computer systems.
Reviews and manages the reference lab interfaces and ensure requests are made timely for modification to existing tests.
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.