Manager, Pre-Analytical Lab

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being responsible for technical, financial, operational, regulatory, and personnel oversight of pre-analytical functions in the Laboratory, including specimen collection and receiving and laboratory outreach. Job Duties/Essential Functions Leading Formulates a future course that reflects departmental needs and is aligned with Mercy's vision. Translates the course into team goals and objectives, sets priorities, and directs the efforts of staff towards accomplishing them. Recognizes and acts on opportunities for growth and improvement to advance Mercy's goals. Inspires staff enthusiasm for and generates commitment to departmental and organizational goals. Standards and Accountability Holds team and self responsible for maintaining the highest possible performance standards and meeting agreed upon commitments. Sets and maintains high standards for service to patients, physicians, colleagues, and other Mercy departments. Incorporates needs and concerns of diverse constituencies into decision making. Planning and Decision Making Analyzes problems systematically and logically and is resourceful when developing and implementing solutions. Applies key financial concepts and analysis to decision making. Understands drivers of financial performance and takes these into account when developing strategies and making decisions. Develops and implements work plans with actionable components and measurable outcomes. Proactively monitors key performance indicators and makes real-time adjustments to ensure that progress stays on track. Regularly reassesses priorities and competing demands and adjusts allocation of own and staff time and resources to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Communication Articulates logical and well-founded arguments that support conclusions. Matches communication style to the message and audience. Actively solicits opinions from others. Routinely provides others with the information they need to do their jobs. Routinely shares suggestions, advice, and insights on progress toward goals. Provides performance feedback that is constructive and actionable, and that highlights successes as well as areas for growth based on objective metrics. Developing People Selects and attracts outstanding staff from diverse backgrounds. Identifies and fills gaps in team skills and knowledge. Defines development objectives for self and staff that support performance goals and progress toward future skill development. Assists staff in developing their own careers by encouraging them to articulate their career goals, offering challenging growth opportunities, and providing necessary coaching and training. Managing Relationships Builds and maintains long-term relationships with others based on mutual respect and trust. Fosters cooperation and collaborative decision-making among staff with diverse backgrounds and interests. When conflict arises, works effectively towards solutions and compromises that take the needs of all parties into account. Provides regular updates on goal progress and works with own manager to minimize risks and resolve problems. Job Duties Ensures that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and for performance and competency of all direct reports Ensures proper inventory and ordering of department supplies Prepares schedules and monitors appropriate staffing levels Hires and trains staff, completes performance evaluations, and corrective action for direct reports Develops policies and procedures Evaluates and implements new equipment and technology Communicates effectively with staff, peers, physicians, patients, and families, including written, verbal, and listening Conducts staff meetings/huddles Monitors section performance and initiates improvement plans as needed Meets operating budget and productivity targets for area of responsibility Actively participates in Laboratory Leadership activities and other teams, committees, and councils as assigned Maintains and improves skills by participating in at least one continuing education activity annually Promotes continuing education for direct reports Acts as a resource for laboratory medicine information to providers and others Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job- specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including CAP, COLA, CLIA, TJC, and FDA Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with interruptions Skill to use the laboratory information system (LIS) Ability to detail-oriented Ability to complete appropriate documentation and paperwork clearly and completely Knowledge of basic management principles Ability to coach, develop, and hold staff accountable Ability to maintain and grow business relationships Knowledge of the laboratory testing market and industry trends Ability to lead or facilitate teams and/or projects toward successful achievement of goals. Professional Experience Minimum three years experience in a clinical laboratory setting required, minimum one year of supervisory experience preferred Education Required: Associate's degree in medical laboratory, biological, or chemical science or completion of a 50 week US Military medical laboratory training program Preferred: Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory, biological, or chemical science Licensure, Certification, Registration Strongly preferred: Certification as an MLT(ASCP) or MLT(AMT) Strongly preferred: Certification as an MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or MT(AMT) About the company

656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice

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