Site Manager Laboratory-Pickerington Methodist Hospital

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Job Description

Summary:

This position leads the planning, organization and management of Pickerington Methodist Hospital's Laboratory services, including operations and staff. He/she develops and implements appropriate laboratory policies and practices in compliance with hospital policy and with state, federal and other regulatory agencies. This position establishes and maintains interdepartmental communication with key hospital customers and will serve as a liaison between Ohio Health Lab leadership and hospital leadership.

This position will be responsible for all 4 areas of the balanced scorecard including customer service, quality, physician and associate satisfaction, and financial performance for the campus and for the rolled-up Metrics for Ohio Health Laboratory Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or science related field with completion of Medical Technology Certification. 3-5 years of management experience in a hospital or laboratory setting.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
Strong leadership skills with ability to manage multiple complex and diverse projects simultaneously; commitment to clinical excellence;
Strong human relation skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong knowledge of Laboratory operations; computer skills including Excel and Powerpoint;
Management skills including budgeting, scheduling, performance review, staff development and inventory management

KIND & LENGTH OF

EXPERIENCE:

Five years technical experience plus three to five years in a management position managing clinical quality and customer service.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30%
Responsible for daily operations of Laboratory Services through effective and efficient utilization of staff and equipment. Plans, organizes and manages all aspects of laboratory testing performed on the campus limited responsibility at RMH to those sections without section manage r ; works closely with campus CLIA director to assure appropriate technical expertise and support is available for the campus;
15%
Collaborates with nursing, ancillary and medical staff to ensure ongoing delivery of quality patient care;
Represents and integrates laboratory services into hospitals total health care system by actively attending management team meetings and participating on hospital committees; works closely with nursing and physicians to assure that all clinical needs are met;
15%
Technical responsibilities include establishing, modifying and implementing procedures and policies in collaboration with all campuses to assure maximum standardization of practices across the system;
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies including FDA, CAP, CLIA, TJC, OSHA, CMS;
10%
Secures and retains staff of qualified personnel through recruitment, selection, training and motivating. Addresses personnel issue to maintain a productive and pleasant work environment; actively involved in staff development and identifying associates to mentor for succession planning
10%
Serves as campus specific representative within the Ohio Health Laboratory Services management team relative to strategic planning, regulatory compliance, accreditation, instrument selection, APEx initiatives, etc. ; contributes to development and achievement of annual goals and objectives for Ohio Health Laboratory Services 5% Provides knowledge and expertise in the development and management of operating and capital budgets;
Recommends and justifies budgetary needs;
Prepares and submits appropriate variance reports as required;
Assumes accountability for the site business unit.
5%
Measures and monitors campus specific metrics including all four quadrants of the balanced scorecard; proactively address gaps, produce and implement action plans; provide campus specific metrics for rolled up lab…