Manager - Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology - Full Time

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Manager of Laboratory – Anatomic Pathology is accountable for managing designated laboratory areas, including planning, leading, organizing, and supporting resources and activities related to quality patient care, human resources, and laboratory operations. The position is responsible for financial management of assigned laboratory cost centers, including establishing and monitoring operating and capital budgets. In conjunction with physician supervisors, the manager directs assigned units efficiently and cost-effectively, with quality patient care and service as primary goals, and translates institutional and laboratory missions, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures into effective action. The role oversees budget development and compliance, cost-effective systems, implementation of institutional and departmental plans, employee development, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and consistent application of policies. The manager remains current on applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensures compliance. The position works in a healthcare and patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain disease, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Five years of relevant clinical laboratory experience, including three years at the supervisory level.
ASCP registration.
Current license or temporary Louisiana license as a Clinical Laboratory Personnel-Generalist, or the appropriate Clinical Laboratory Personnel license in the state of practice.
ASCP-certified incumbents certified on or after January 1, 2004, must successfully complete ASCP Certification Maintenance Program requirements.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Good judgment in performing duties and conflict resolution.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to meet sedentary-work physical demands, including occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration.

Responsibilities

Coordinates development of the annual budget and regularly monitors budget compliance; evaluates systems for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
Oversees timely implementation of institutional and departmental plans and objectives, ensuring cost management and efficient resource utilization.
Manages employee growth and development through coaching, counseling, and corrective actions.
Ensures consistent compliance with regulatory agency mandates and applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Participates in and encourages active participation in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Maintains knowledge of institutional and departmental policies and promotes consistent interpretation and adherence.
Provides employees with new policy information and updates in a timely manner.
Serves as Laboratory Administration Representative on institutional or departmental committees and task forces as appointed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.