What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Specimen Management position at Quest Diagnostics?
Overview
Specimen Processing Manager - Miramar, FL - Tuesday - Saturday 2:00am-10:30am
Oversee Specimen Processing, Imaging, and Tech Ops, may also oversee some or all of the following: Referral Testing and Test In Question. Responsible for overseeing the following activities: training of all personnel, all daily operations of related departments, Ensure all Compliance Policies are followed, low error rate, and productivity within company standards. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Must have the mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately performing the job.
- The ability to effectively work with other departments to resolve problems. Must have interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments, and foster continuous improvements.
- Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, and holidays, on call and long hours.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and is able to manage client concerns, technical department and employees in a professional manner.
- Make independent decisions and execerise consistent sound judgment.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.
- Able to organize and lead projects within the work group and with cross functional groups. Required to give presentations and speak in front of groups.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of 8 years laboratory experience with at least 4 years of direct supervisory experience in the clinical or anatomical pathology laboratory.
Preferred Work Experience:
Medical or production background preferred
Skills:
- PC skills, MS Office applications
- Must have proven leadership, interpersonal skills and technical knowledge, strong organization and planning skills.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree(Required)
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
