Laboratory Manager

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This position has primary responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the timely and efficient completion of all laboratory tests on a 24 hour basis in order to ensure quality patient care through incorporation of unit goals with the objectives of the Laboratory Department and the philosophy of the Hospital.

Position serves as a resource and role model to staff regarding current medical laboratory practices and procedures.

Promotes specialized knowledge and skills through support of educational and professional development of assigned staff.

Develops and administers standards of care for evaluation of the clinical performance of laboratory staff.

Position is also responsible for quality and regulatory activities, inventory control, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and contract negotiations.

Maintains services in accordance with hospital, TJC, State and Federal requirements, which may apply through the creation and implementation of approved ongoing policies, procedures and standards.

Monitors the quality and quantity of department's services and ensures implementation of evaluation and the measurement tools, which accurately assess areas of needed improvement.

Under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory, will provide leadership for development, implementation and communication of short-range department plans and programs to ensure efficient day-to-day operation consistent with overall department and hospital goals.

Assigns appropriate resource allocations to achieve desired results with least cost.

Assists with the preparation, monitoring, and controlling of the financial budget for assigned area , including design and utilization of staff and control of expenses in order to maintain operating costs within projected levels and meet financial goals of the hospital.

Under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory, establish and maintain appropriate department staffing plan and organizational relationships including the selection and development of staff, in order to ensure efficient operations and accomplish department standards.

Develops, defines, and evaluates the performance of each staff member reporting to the Director, ensuring this information is reflected in criteria based performance standards, on an annual basis.

Pays special attention to giving performance evaluations in a timely manner.

Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures and review as necessary to ensure current documentation, proper interpretation, implementation, and compliance with hospital practices.

Collaborates with hospital departments to ensure procedures and services are provided in a timely and efficient manner.

Reviews, documents, and recommends changes as appropriate.

Provides for development of department staff to ensure that id...