Description

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Laboratory Manager to lead our Automated Testing and Hematology-Oncology laboratories! This will be a daylight position Monday through Friday.

The lab at Children's is family-focused, team-oriented, and takes great pride in what they do for the children and their families. If you're looking to join a dynamic team that gives you a sense of reward and accomplishment, you can experience this at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh each and every day!

Responsibilities:

• Maintains positive client relations to assure that physician and patient needs are satisfied and that physician office staff complies with regulatory requirements.
• Establishes a consistent process for compliance with any mandated proficiency testing for pathologists and technologists; ensures that tests are performed properly and efficiently at all stages from specimen collection through results reporting including repeat testing, modifications, corrections and consultations.
• Assists the Laboratory Director with the maintenance and improvement of quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing programs.
• Remains abreast of developments in the field of management and laboratory science while pursuing a program of self-development.
• Responsible for the development of short-term and long-range goals and objectives for all assigned divisions. Develops plans to reach agreed on goals.
• Ensures adequate orientation and training for subordinate staff and maintains necessary documentation for regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Monitors and measures key performance areas of the Laboratory. Recommends ways to promote continuous quality improvements in testing, customer service, and employee satisfaction.
• Manages capital budget and operating budget at each testing site. Participates in the budgeting process for the Laboratory Service Center as appropriate.
• Represents the Laboratory by sitting on appropriate hospital or community committees.
• On behalf of the Laboratory Director, participates in the preparation, approval, editing and maintenance of all policy and procedure manuals.
• Ensures that division personnel comply with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Ensures proper maintenance and use of instrumentation and required testing documentation.
• Provides general supervision of division staff with regards to both personnel and operational management, adjusting work load assignments as well as delegating administrative functions where feasible.
• Ensures that there are provisions for personnel to further their knowledge and skills through participation in appropriate internal and external educational activities.
• Interviews and hires staff in conjunction with Administrative / Operations Director, the Laboratory Director and department support personnel as defined by position requirements.
• Establishes performance standards, completes performance review evaluations and recommends salary increases of all subordinates.
• Initiates coaching and/or approves department disciplinary actions for subordinate staff when appropriate.
• Collaborates with CPLIS and APLIS to ensure that the operation and development of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) provides the necessary support for Clinical Pathology operations
• Reviews and investigates any complaints concerning the Laboratory or its personnel and takes appropriate corrective actions. Promptly follows the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident, non-compliant activity or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient, the safety of employees, or the integrity of the lab.
• Evaluates and implements staffing patterns, technology and procedures to efficiently accomplish the goals of the department, including the integration of divisions, building teamwork and cross training employees where required.
• Ensures that personnel are properly qualified and trained to perform all necessary testing.
• Maintains and promotes a safe laboratory environment ensuring that applicable departmental, Hospital and regulatory safety and universal precaution requirements are achieved.
• Conducts purchasing of supplies and equipment and ensures proper inventory management to minimize waste and prevent shortages.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of new tests and/or methodologies in the division maximizing automation and test integration. Works with medical staff to determine appropriate testing patterns and proper utilization.
• Facilitates IRB approved research protocols.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Ensures that operations comply with the requirements of all regulatory and certifying agencies and maintains accreditation where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent discipline required.
• Advanced degree in Management / Business Administration preferred.
• Six years of experience in laboratory operations is required, including two or more years in a supervisory or leadership capacity preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred.
• Analytical and organizational ability necessary to provide effective operational, administrative, financial and personnel management in assigned areas.
• Interpersonal abilities are necessary to deal effectively with all levels of Hospital staff and physicians and to direct assigned personnel.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Am Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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