Manager, Hospital Lab, Single Non-Tertiary - Roswell Hospital, (1459)

About the role

Responsible for the overall direction and management of the operations (technical performance, personnel, education, training, and administrative functions) of a single non-tertiary Hospital Laboratory and associated patient centers/branch laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate application, interview and selection processes are established and followed, including, but not limited to interviews with peers and supervisors.
• Personally interview final candidates and work with Human Resources in making final selections.
• Ensure completion of annual and six-month performance evaluations and approve compensation process of all staff.
• At least quarterly ensure staff members have knowledge of career ladder opportunities.
• At least quarterly, communicate with direct reports regarding their performance, provide recognition and counsel them as appropriate.
• Let direct reports know when they are and are not meeting job expectations.
• Provide guidance to direct reports on how to improve performance.
• Conduct direct report disciplinary actions within five (5) working days of determination of policy or procedure violation.
• Manage dismissal actions utilizing Human Resources for advice and seeking approval from the appropriate leadership regarding the proposed action.
• Ensure employee time records are reviewed, documented requests for corrections made and approved by payroll close.
• At least quarterly, conduct time keeping records audit and provide documentation to Director.
• Ensure supervisors (if applicable) are conducting staff coaching, recognition, counseling as needed.
• Ensure supervisors (if applicable) are conducting appropriate disciplinary actions within five (5) working days of determination of policy or procedure violation.
• Be available to assist staff with questions and problem solving.
• Maintain appropriate channels of communication.
• Listen effectively and with the purpose of understanding employee concerns, questions, ideas and opinions.
• Actively solicit staff input and feedback.
• Cook up departmental staff meetings at least bi-monthly.
• Attend Sponsor/TriCore Laboratory Agenda Planning Group (LAPG) meetings on a regular basis.
• Attend hospital leadership meetings as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or relevant degree.
• Minimum Experience: Five years clinical laboratory or specialty experience with at least one year of management/supervisory experience.
• Other Requirements: ASCP certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be insurable by TriCore’s automobile insurance.
• Immunization Requirements: Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a PPD test conducted.

Skills

• Strong supervisory and management skills including interviewing, leadership and team building skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to work in a high productivity/high stress environment.
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations.
• Problem solving skills, reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Follow company safety and personnel policies.
• Strong PC skills.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of laboratory medicine through self-study and continuing education.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday-Friday 0800-1700 with holidays and other shifts as needed.

Location

Roswell Hospital