Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire a Full-Time, Day Shift Manager of Laboratory
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM/CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM/CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Supervises, coordinates, and oversees the daily operations. Responsible for the collection and processing of specimens to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease; oversees a wide variety of technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in science preferred. California Laboratory Scientist license is required while ASCP and/or specialty licenses are desired. Proven managerial skills. Six or more years of experience as a CLS is required and two years in a supervisory position is desired.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional sitting. Frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Occasional pulling and pushing of up to 50 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Must be able to identify and distinguish colors. Must be able to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions. Often exposure to stressful situations. Occasional public or patient contact.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent exposure to noise. Occasional exposure to Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and general cleaning materials.
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)
* Management Accountabilities
- Manager’s conduct conforms to the Management Principles, Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital.
- Provides timely & objective feedback on employee job performance before or within two weeks of performance evaluation due date; rewards exemplary behavior; administers performance improvement plans including disciplinary action as necessary.
- Documents on-going staff meetings, orientation and in-service training activities.
- Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.
- Demonstrates compliance with all applicable standards of regulatory agencies by developing & maintaining policies, procedures & criteria based job descriptions that comply with applicable regulatory & accreditation agencies.
- Demonstrates the ability to forecast annual budgets for staffing and departmental needs; maintains department monthly expenditures; takes appropriate action to adjust accounts during the budgeted year, i.e. overages.
- Demonstrates the ability to keep up with the demands of the position: delegates responsibilities appropriately.
- Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments by identifying, assessing, and communicating appropriately.
- Demonstrates the ability to effect, implement and maintain changes.
- Demonstrates & communicates support for Administration’s goals & directives, and responds to required Administrative deadlines.
- Attends and participates in required management meetings and seminars.
- Demonstrates continual professional development: maintains required certifications for position; interviews and selects qualified employees in accordance with current criteria based job descriptions.
- Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Hospital’s Fire/Disaster Safety Manual by knowing personal as well as departmental role in the case of a code; has oriented staff to such.
- Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility. Ensures that staff follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.
Leadership
Coordinates intradepartmental services.
Implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
Determines the qualifications and competence of department/service personnel who provide patient care services.
Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided.
Orients and oversees in-service training of all persons in the department/service.
* Job Knowledge
Responsible for quality assurance and quality control programs.
Responsible for the preparation of payroll records.
Responsible for the evaluation of personnel in accordance with performance standards.
Ensures that proper procedures are followed in the safekeeping and administration of blood and blood products.
Ensures that daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance is done on all instruments.
Ensures that for each test procedure there is a complete, written, current description and instructions to follow.
* Planning and Coordinating
Demonstrates effectiveness in establishing priorities for ongoing clinical laboratory operations; meets deadlines for departmental programs and special projects.
Oversees daily billing and communicates with Information Systems Department about any problems.
Oversees billing to outside facilities including CHC.
* Communicating
Maintains effective communication with all laboratory staff members, other hospital departments, physicians, and the public.
In cooperation with the Pathologist and Director, monitors test over utilization, recommends corrective actions as required.
Monitors proficiency testing, including documentation of review of each individual result that exceeds that stated limit of satisfactory performance.
Periodically conducts staff meetings for all shifts in an open format to encourage the identification of current issues affecting Laboratory Services staff members, uses the forum as an opportunity for active problem solving.
* Decision Making
Implements and maintains an effective preventative maintenance program for the laboratory, ensures that there is a written
preventative maintenance schedule for all laboratory equipment, monitors compliance and recommends corrective actions as appropriate.
Establishes and monitors criteria for the immediate notification of the practitioner responsible for the patient when critical limits of specified test results are exceeded, implements corrective actions as required.
* Staffing
Consistently demonstrates the ability to utilize available Human Resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of work performed by the Laboratory Services Department.
Ensures that all licensed Laboratory Services staff members have current valid and appropriate credentials.
Ensures that there are adequate ongoing education programs and training opportunities for all staff members, including orientation for new employees, relevant in-service education sessions, and comprehensive laboratory safety training in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Ensures that criteria based performance evaluation standards have been developed for each position in the Laboratory Services Department, revises performance standards as necessary.
Evaluates all Laboratory staff annually.
In-services and evaluates new Laboratory staff at 3 month probationary time.
Makes and/or helps with monthly scheduling
* Delegating
Effectively organizes a system of inventory control, monitors a continuing record of materials on hand, ensures proper storage and maintains levels that minimize waste, emergency requests, or unavailability, implements corrective actions as appropriate.
* Motivating
Ensures that all employees of the Laboratory Services Department understand their personal role in the event of a fire of internal/external disaster while on duty, regularly reviews department fire and disaster procedures.
* Controlling
Reviews rates and procedure codes, supervises the processing, billing and charging of outside laboratory tests.
Promptly investigates complaints concerning Laboratory Services and takes appropriate actions.
Ensures that strict confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines are adhered to by all staff members and takes immediate actions with regard to any confidentiality violations.
* Personal Characteristics
Willingly accepts responsibility for special projects as assigned by the Pathologist and/or Director.
Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude in approving the purchase of department equipment and supplies.
* Initiative
Develops and presents recommendations in cooperation with Director to arrange for discounts on particular services as appropriate.
* Customer Service
Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.
Reports to Pathologist, Director of Laboratory & Cardio-Pulmonary Services
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $107,179.00 - $133,974.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- CLS: 6 years (Preferred)
- Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- California Laboratory Scientist license (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Costa Mesa, CA 92627: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person