Intermountain Health
Laboratory Manager Outreach Program
Intermountain Health, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States, 80033
Job Description:
The Lab Manager is responsible for the effective operation of all laboratory services consistent with good management practices and professional laboratory standards.
Job Specifics:
Benefits (https://intermountainbenefits-peaks.com/) Eligible: Yes
Job Essentials:
Manages daily operations, supervises personnel, ensures functionality of equipment and coordinates the provision of patient care services. Collaborates with the management team in planning, program development, human resource management, budget planning, customer satisfaction, patient safety, communication and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Troubleshoots problems that occur with specimens, reports, and courier service. Establishes clearly defined chain of command for resolution of analytical/operational issues. Advises system level leaders on operational issues and functions that may impact site operations. Designs laboratory staffing models that will adequately meet service demand and utilize staff efficiently. Designs efficient workspace for departmental operations. Collaborates with leadership team and staff when changes are required to make daily operations more efficient.
Maintains current client accounts through consistent and regular office visits. Maintains requisition based reporting capabilities in the laboratory information system (LIS) to meet the clients' needs. Maintains updated catalog of tests, prices, and codes (billing and LIS), and keep accounts informed of any changes.
Ensures successful outside accreditation(s) including but not limited to CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, FDA, AABB or HCFA. Supports system wide accreditation and audit activities such as FDA, AABB or HCFA. Collaborates with system wide quality improvement and compliance partners to design quality improvement program(s) that is practical for the campus.
Oversees and coordinates compliance for the department. Leads problem solving to address issues relating to patient safety, care and service. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate that departments ability to meet its goals and objectives. Ensures coordination of care with other departments to promote the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. Leads specific task force/work group required by changes in the customer/business environment, as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary committees throughout the organization.
Manages human resource functions such as interviewing, selection, orientation, education/training, feedback, performance evaluation, and policy and procedure development. Maintains personnel files, including documentation of appropriate staff orientation, competency, training, discipline and performance reviews. Oversees timekeeping and payroll. Collaborates with HR concerning employee issues and performance. Conducts employee coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions and annual appraisals. Monitors staff adherence to hospital and system policies and procedures.
Develops annual strategic and tactical plans that complement SCLs part one and two scorecard initiatives and vision. Manages site specific operating and capital budget preparation/variance reporting. Participates in fiscal accountability of services, business plans for new services, and the organization of work within the department. Prepares and presents reports and statistical data.
Assists in development and measurement of clinical performance measures. Partners with leadership team to identify and drive quality and performance improvement initiatives. Participates in establishing mechanisms to design, measure, maintain, and improve the performance and quality. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates with management team and staff in development of action plans in line with the organization's strategic initiatives and goals.
Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related science required
MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification is required
Four (4) years of experience in operations management of a clinical laboratory is required Four (4) years of experience in a managerial role with fiscal, regulatory and quality improvement responsibilities is required, including two (2) years of experience and proficiency in clinical laboratory specific computer application systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in business management or healthcare management is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read computer monitors and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.
Location:
Lutheran Clinic
Work City:
Wheat Ridge
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$50.97 - $78.69
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.
The Lab Manager is responsible for the effective operation of all laboratory services consistent with good management practices and professional laboratory standards.
Job Specifics:
Benefits (https://intermountainbenefits-peaks.com/) Eligible: Yes
Job Essentials:
Manages daily operations, supervises personnel, ensures functionality of equipment and coordinates the provision of patient care services. Collaborates with the management team in planning, program development, human resource management, budget planning, customer satisfaction, patient safety, communication and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Troubleshoots problems that occur with specimens, reports, and courier service. Establishes clearly defined chain of command for resolution of analytical/operational issues. Advises system level leaders on operational issues and functions that may impact site operations. Designs laboratory staffing models that will adequately meet service demand and utilize staff efficiently. Designs efficient workspace for departmental operations. Collaborates with leadership team and staff when changes are required to make daily operations more efficient.
Maintains current client accounts through consistent and regular office visits. Maintains requisition based reporting capabilities in the laboratory information system (LIS) to meet the clients' needs. Maintains updated catalog of tests, prices, and codes (billing and LIS), and keep accounts informed of any changes.
Ensures successful outside accreditation(s) including but not limited to CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, FDA, AABB or HCFA. Supports system wide accreditation and audit activities such as FDA, AABB or HCFA. Collaborates with system wide quality improvement and compliance partners to design quality improvement program(s) that is practical for the campus.
Oversees and coordinates compliance for the department. Leads problem solving to address issues relating to patient safety, care and service. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate that departments ability to meet its goals and objectives. Ensures coordination of care with other departments to promote the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. Leads specific task force/work group required by changes in the customer/business environment, as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary committees throughout the organization.
Manages human resource functions such as interviewing, selection, orientation, education/training, feedback, performance evaluation, and policy and procedure development. Maintains personnel files, including documentation of appropriate staff orientation, competency, training, discipline and performance reviews. Oversees timekeeping and payroll. Collaborates with HR concerning employee issues and performance. Conducts employee coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions and annual appraisals. Monitors staff adherence to hospital and system policies and procedures.
Develops annual strategic and tactical plans that complement SCLs part one and two scorecard initiatives and vision. Manages site specific operating and capital budget preparation/variance reporting. Participates in fiscal accountability of services, business plans for new services, and the organization of work within the department. Prepares and presents reports and statistical data.
Assists in development and measurement of clinical performance measures. Partners with leadership team to identify and drive quality and performance improvement initiatives. Participates in establishing mechanisms to design, measure, maintain, and improve the performance and quality. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates with management team and staff in development of action plans in line with the organization's strategic initiatives and goals.
Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related science required
MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification is required
Four (4) years of experience in operations management of a clinical laboratory is required Four (4) years of experience in a managerial role with fiscal, regulatory and quality improvement responsibilities is required, including two (2) years of experience and proficiency in clinical laboratory specific computer application systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in business management or healthcare management is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read computer monitors and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.
Location:
Lutheran Clinic
Work City:
Wheat Ridge
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$50.97 - $78.69
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.