Manager, Specimen Management

Quest Diagnostics • Miramar, FL

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About The Position

The Specimen Processing Manager will oversee Specimen Processing, Imaging, and Tech Ops, and may also oversee some or all of the following: Referral Testing and Test In Question. This role is responsible for training all personnel and managing all daily operations of related departments. The manager must ensure that all Compliance Policies are followed, maintain a low error rate, and ensure productivity within company standards. Additionally, the manager is responsible for maintaining a safe, ergonomically sound, and professional environment. The position requires mental alertness and high energy to perform the job effectively. The manager must work collaboratively with other departments to resolve problems and foster continuous improvements. Flexibility and availability based on staffing requirements, including weekends and holidays, is essential, as well as being on call and working long hours. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary to manage client concerns, technical departments, and employees professionally. The manager will be required to make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, handle multiple priorities in a high-volume setting, and organize and lead projects within the work group and with cross-functional groups. Presentations and public speaking are also required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years laboratory experience.
• At least 4 years of direct supervisory experience in clinical or anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge and strong organization and planning skills.
• PC skills and proficiency in MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Medical or production background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Specimen Processing, Imaging, and Tech Ops.
• Train all personnel in related departments.
• Manage daily operations of related departments.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and maintain low error rates.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues.
• Foster continuous improvements within the team.
• Handle client concerns and manage technical departments.
• Make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Organize and lead projects within the work group and cross-functional groups.
• Give presentations and speak in front of groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree