Hospital Lab Mgr (FT / Days) $10,000 Sign On Bonus!!! - Vineland, NJ req61066 in Vineland, NJ at Quest Diagnostics

Job Description

Hospital Lab Mgr (FT / Days) $10,000 Sign On Bonus - Vineland, New Jersey - Monday - Friday - Day shift

Look for more than answers.  Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.

As a Lab Technician you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. You’ll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.

At Quest, Lab Technicians play an essential role in our success and in the services we provide. As a career, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career with the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. We are tech driven, and we’re creating the lab of the future – an environment where you can deliver cutting edge diagnostics and help us drive new discoveries and breakthroughs.

The Lab Operations Manager is focused on the acquisition, training, development, and retention of employees. They also work with Human Resources and leaders to identify employee issues and lead conversations for improvement. They support the Department Managers as they provide oversight of a department and day-to-day operations, including resource & staffing needs. Additionally, the Lab Operations Manager is accountable for regulatory compliance, policy & procedural compliance, and oversight of technical issues relating to tests conducted in the section.

Essential Job Duties
Talent Management
Acquire, train, develop, and retain employees.
Regularly meet one on one with direct reports.
Work with Human Resources and leaders to identify employee issues and lead conversations for improvement.
Ensure that personnel receive adequate communication and direction to perform their job functions by setting clear performance standards and expectations.
Conduct regular department staff meetings which are documented and huddles
Partner with the HR team to develop retention plans.
Department Operations & Oversight
Support the Department Managers as they work to improve and maintain quality of services by trending quality issues and by developing and implementing action plans with the Quality Assurance Department and employees.
Scheduling - optimize testing workflow across departments and ensure resources and personnel are adequate to accomplish the work in process and to meet business needs with client expectations for delivery and service.
Work on continuous improvement to increase efficiencies and reduce waste.
Manage and control expenditures within agreed upon budgets.
Manage utilization and key production metrics with visibility to staff
Regulatory Compliance
Know and follow company policies and procedures.
Complete required training on time.

Competencies
Strong people management capability
Desire to develop others
Ability to manage priorities and organize time
Good communication skills - written and verbal
Ability to manage conflict and have difficult conversations
Problem solving - employee issues, laboratory processes, customer challenges
Be a change advocate
Persuasion and negotiation skills with staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially with Excel and Outlook

Qualifications
BS/BA degree in a Laboratory Science required
Six Years of supervisory experience preferred
Five years of clinical laboratory experience required
ASCP/AMT certification