System Laboratory Quality Manager

MultiCare Health System • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. In collaboration with other management personnel in the laboratory matrix structure, provide data and project support for MultiCare Laboratories to aid in quality management, process development, laboratory strategy, performance metrics, safety, proficiency testing, document control, best practice teams, student programs, and employee training/competencies. Work with teams to design and implement quality tools, including databases and IT solutions. Provide leadership, demonstrate effective communication, and apply problem-solving skills to clinical and laboratory settings. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Mon-Fri Position Summary The Manager, Core Laboratory has responsibilities for directing and managing the technical functions, middle-ware, processes, procedures, and policies related to the laboratory practices of the Core Laboratory at all hospitals and clinics in the MultiCare Health System. This is a top laboratory leadership position responsible for effectively directing the processes at multiple Core Laboratories that include functions in Chemistry, Hematology, Flow Cytometry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Immunology. The position involves maintaining and coordinating processes, procedures, policies, and quality assurance, related to communication and collaboration with physicians and other clinicians regarding clinical performance and utility of testing. This position is responsible for effectively directing multiple technical areas and ensuring the continued accreditation by all regulating entities. Hospital-based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical or biological science
• MS, MBA or graduate degree preferred
• MT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Three years previous supervisory or management experience
• Three years’ experience as a laboratory Generalist
• Laboratory computer experience (network-based LIS and HIS systems, PC based software)
• Ability to travel efficiently to geographically separate locations

Nice To Haves

• MS, MBA or graduate degree preferred

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager