Laboratory Manager

*Summary* To direct and coordinate activities of all testing personnel engaged in performing clinical laboratory testing in the following disciplines: Clinical chemistry, endocrinology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, serology, hematology, hemostasis, and urinalysis (including point of care testing by nursing personnel and blood gases by respiratory staff).
* Essential Functions* * Supervises and trains staff in the performance of laboratory functions – both administrative and technical operating procedures.
Evaluates staff proficiency and performance * Establishes and implements written operating procedures and protocols that are in compliance with OSHA standards for HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure.
* Establishes and maintains a routine documented schedule of quality control and quality assurance, including satisfying the external quality control procedures established for proficiency testing.
* Develops and directs the statistical and record keeping functions of the laboratory.
* Performs laboratory testing – hematology, immunohematology, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, chemistry, hemostasis, endocrinology and serology.
Obtains and processes specimens; performs tests; interprets and reports results.
* Reviews test results, follows-up on abnormal and critical values.
* Evaluates and establishes costs/price for individual in-house tests, and independently negotiates price for off campus testing.
* Stays abreast of new tests, new procedures, and new technology in the clinical laboratory field.
Initiates discussion with medical and administrative personnel regarding implementation of new methodology, tests, and procedures as appropriate.
* Managing laboratory inventory, establishing preventative maintenance schedule for equipment; overseeing computerized records system.
* Schedules and assigns laboratory staff to duties and oversees performance of tests in all laboratory testing disciplines that fall under the laboratory CLIA certificate.
* Purchases or directs purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies including capital expenditures.
* Periodically reviews tests results to ensure quality control.
* Coordinates and conducts education and training programs for laboratory personnel and other hospital employees as appropriate.
* Manages the Quality Assurance programs for preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases of laboratory testing.
* Recommends/implements changes in laboratory policies and procedures.
* Evaluate employee performance.
Make recommendations for salary increases and disciplinary action to Human Resources and Administrators.
* Attend appropriate meetings such as Department Managers, Infection Prevention and others that may be assigned.
* Ensure the laboratory is following all applicable laws, regulations and standards of practice including, but not limited to, Title 22, Title 17, Laboratory Field Services, CLIA, COLA, and OSHA.
* Preparation of reports and statistical information in a timely manner.
* Be available to be on-call.
* Follow all general and department safety, security, and health policies and procedures.
Utilize all safe work practices for the department.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Pathologist/Laboratory Director and/or Administrator.
* Skills and Abilities* * Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols to recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.
* Use eyes, hands, and fingers to operate delicate and sensitive equipment.
* Work precisely and accurately.
* Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.
* Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
** *Qualifications* * California licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
* At least six (6) years of Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience with an acute care hospital laboratory in all phases of laboratory testing (as currently practiced at SHD).
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* A Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) level of education in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related field.
Specific Vocational Preparation: * Post-graduate internship in an accredited clinical laboratory working as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development are indicative of the general level of development required to do this job.
Some, but not necessarily all, areas mentioned in this section will be included in this job.
* Reasoning Development:* Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
* Mathematical Development:* Algebra: Deal with system of real numbers; linear, quadratic, rational, exponential logarithmic, angle and circular functions, and inverse functions; related algebraic solution of equations and inequalities; limits and continuity, and probability and statistical inference.
Geometry: Deductive axiomatic geometry, plane and solid; and rectangular coordinates.
General Math: Practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportion, mensuration, logarithms, practical algebra, geometric construction, and essentials of trigonometry.
* Language Development:* Reading: Read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, and financial reports.
Writing: Write journals, speeches, and manuals.
Speaking: Conversant in the theory, principles, and methods of effective and persuasive speaking, voice and diction, phonetics, and discussion and debate.
* Relationships to data, people, and things:* Data: Coordinating - determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination of and/or reporting on events.
People: Speaking-Signaling - talking with and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
Includes giving assignments and/or directions to helpers or assistants.
Things: Precision Working - using body members and/or tools or work aids to work, move, guide or place objects or materials in situations where ultimate responsibility for the attainment of standards occurs and selection of appropriate tools, objects or materials and the adjustment of the tool to the task require exercise of considerable judgment.
* Physical Requirements, Safety, and Environmental Conditions* * Light Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
* Requires walking or standing most of the time, or required sitting to a significant degree but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls, or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
* Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary * Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc.
, when necessary * Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies * Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations * Professional Development* * Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.
* Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional * Completes education requirements * Maintains regulatory requirements * Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process * Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time * Attends all meetings as appropriate * Compliance* * Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees * Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Seneca Healthcare District in the performance of job duties * Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors * Quality of Work* * Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments * Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures * Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy * Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements * Why Seneca Healthcare District?* Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level.
To this end, we offer: * Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
* Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
* Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).
* A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58.
64 - $77.
17 per hour