Manager Laboratory Operations
About the role
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory. Works and collaborates with department managers in directing compliance with policies, procedures and best practices in support of optimal performance of the laboratory. In addition, directs operations to achieve accurate, reliable, and timely testing services.
Hires, trains, and, as necessary, terminates employees under their operational supervision. Works directly with the Laboratory Admin Director in the execution of initiatives supporting the Laboratory Strategic Plan. Represents the laboratory as a model of the behavioral standards of the institution. Supports the Mission and Strategic Imperatives of organization.
Responsibilities
- Builds an effective team by attracting skilled workers, effectively integrating new staff to their jobs, and developing and retaining skilled workers to meet current and future department goals and objectives.
- Affirms regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements are met.
- Affirms readiness for unannounced inspections and implements corrective actions within established deadlines following inspections and audits.
- Defines standards for quality and performance measures and evaluates services and processes against those standards.
- Provides personnel competency and training.
- Affirms instrument validation and calibration.
- Plans for fiscal management and resource utilization including the budgeting, forecasting and monitoring and forecasting processes.
- Plans, implements and evaluates specific improvement activities.
Requirements
- Related Field - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree Recommended
Skills
- Medical Technologist (MT-AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Medical Technologist (MT-NCA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Benefits
Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace. Flu vaccines are required.
Pay
Details available upon request.
Schedule
Details available upon request.