DLO Hospital Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Yukon, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 0700-1530; hours varied based on business need

Essential Functions: 

• Report to work on time and prepared for each scheduled shift
• Perform all assigned duties and processes, including tasks for which you are fully qualified and those within your demonstrated capabilities
• Maintain a positive, professional, and supportive attitude throughout the workday
• Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment

Responsibilities:

• The hospital laboratory manageris responsible for representing the Joint Venture in all individual Hospital Laboratory site daily management. 
• Ensures the JV is meeting the expectations to deliver quality control standards as well as establishing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures. 
• Collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of analyses and reports. 
• Performs duties as leader of the daily hospital laboratory activities. 
• Performs duties as a hospital department head including representing the laboratory in hospital functional and leadership meetings. 
• Ensure Laboratory Technical staff are effectively performing duties meeting both hospital expectations as  well as the expectations of the Joint Venture.
• The DLO Hospital Laboratory Manager is accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all services provided by the lab departments under his/her supervision. 
• Ensure policies and practices meet all regulatory standards and requirements. 
• Oversees staffing of all technical and non-technical personnel in the laboratory. 
• Plans, assigns and directs work in the laboratory, to include oversight of staff schedules and payroll duties. 
• Mentors and supports employees in their responsibilities in QC, testing, and ensures they receive training in supervisory skill development. 
• Must be able to work closely with Regional Manager, Point of Care Staff, Hospital Nursing Staff, and Hospital Administration.  Must work closely with DLO QA to ensure compliance with QA program.
• Able to meet physician’s needs by problem solving and resolving their concerns. 
• Attend meetings as needed by the hospital including but not limited to Huddles, Inspection teams, Patient Care, and Med Quality as required by the hospital. 
• Review Quality Control records weekly and monthly. Able to follow implemented QA program. 

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge:

• BS degree in Medical Technology to meet CLIA standards for a laboratory supervisor. 
• Applicant must demonstrate a broad knowledge of the technical aspects of the tests performed
• Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank.
• Applicant should demonstrate a willingness to stay abreast of the latest innovations in test
• methodologies. 
• Varied shifts to meet staffing needs.

Required Experience: 5 or more years’ managerial experience in the laboratory industry. Prior managerial experience is preferred but not required.

Special Requirements: 

• MT(ASCP) or equivalent certification. 
• Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments and foster continuous improvements. 
• Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, including weekends, and holidays. Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to address client concerns and employees in a professional manner. 
• Makes independent decisions and handle multiple priorities in a high-volume setting. 
• Able to organize and lead projects both within the work group and with cross-functional groups.

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