Description: Job Summary:Directs and controls the day-to-day operations for their specific area of responsibility, which includes all personnel activities, technical oversight, general work flow and budget. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.Essential Responsibilities:Directs and controls the day to day operations, 24/7, for one or more of the following areas: chemistry, hematology/coagulation, urinalysis/bacti, blood bank, point of care, general lab and/or quality control assurance.Recruits, hires, train, and ensures competency of staff.Motivates and encourages professional and personnel growth.Controls costs by monitoring personnel utilization, material usage rates, analyzing fluctuations in types and volumes of tests, and implementing corrective action.Directs and implements effective risk control processes.Supports, consults, and participates with facility and regional QA programs to ensure internal and external regulatory compliance.Assists in developing and monitoring section specific QA/Risk Management program.Assists in monitoring quality assurance for laboratory information systems.Researches/resolves client problems/issues.Oversees and coordinates operational aspects within various subsections of the clinical laboratory.Consults with clients to resolve service issues.Recommends processes to correct problems.Participates in department, inter department and inter facility projects which help the laboratory achieve its goals of providing quality service and client support in a cost effective manner.Develops equipment and system needs analysis as appropriate.Coordinates the integration of secondary laboratory information systems with terfaces with lab manager to implement and monitor an internal and external complaint/incident program.Coordinates and implements a safety program to include fire, hazardous wastes, infectious wastes, electrical, chemical.Coordinates a program of continuing education in the area of safety.Coordinates internal resources and monitors milestones to achieve service expectations. Basic Qualifications:ExperienceMinimum three (3) years of experience in a high volume clinical laboratory.EducationBachelors degree in clinical laboratory science or related field, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, RegistrationClinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)Additional Requirements:Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP, TJC, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a supervisory/managerial position preferred.Masters degree preferred.Notes:Will work weekends as needed. Will be part of manager?s on-call rotation. Days/hours may vary depending on the needs of the department. Primary Location: California,Downey,Downey Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01NUENon Union Employee Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports Department: Downey Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806 Pay Range: $127600 - $165110 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest Load More