What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Hospital Labs position at Sonora Quest Laboratories?
Primary City/State:Payson, Arizona Department Name:Lab-Payson Work Shift:Day Job Category:Lab
This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community working in a clinical lab at Banner Payson Medical Center in Payson, AZ. You will have the chance to do good work on behalf of better health in this full-time role.
Your compensation and benefits are key components of your career journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This position may be eligible for various health, financial, and security benefits, as well as our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.
Position Summary:
This role is accountable for leading, managing, and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Develops work goals and objectives for the hospital laboratory in accordance with company (LSA/SQL and Banner Health) goals; provides leadership, measures and feedback, and motivation for staff achievement of departmental goals.
2. Directs, facilitates, and/or participates in task forces or councils to plan, implement/execute and coordinate programs and/or activities for the organization. Demonstrates and practices LSA/SQL values and ethical behaviors and Banner Health Performance Standards.
3. Directs the operations and management of the work flow process in alignment with LSA/SQL's Roadmap objectives and Banner Health's Strategic Initiatives. Develops and reviews performance metrics and promotes and participates in Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Teams to ensure quality care. Accountable for the laboratory maintaining accreditation, licensure, and regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies. Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
4. Develops and oversees the laboratory budget in conjunction with hospital and integrated laboratory goals and objectives. Effectively manages resources to meet budgeted parameters. Focuses on all expenses and analyzes and communicates budget variances.
5. Serves as a communication liaison for the Integrated Laboratory System. Interacts with physicians, nurses, clients, system staff, all employees of the company, and other healthcare professionals. Effectively communicates concerning technical and operational issues, as applicable, using appropriate verbal and written skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community working in a clinical lab at Banner Payson Medical Center in Payson, AZ. You will have the chance to do good work on behalf of better health in this full-time role.
Your compensation and benefits are key components of your career journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This position may be eligible for various health, financial, and security benefits, as well as our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.
Position Summary:
This role is accountable for leading, managing, and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Develops work goals and objectives for the hospital laboratory in accordance with company (LSA/SQL and Banner Health) goals; provides leadership, measures and feedback, and motivation for staff achievement of departmental goals.
2. Directs, facilitates, and/or participates in task forces or councils to plan, implement/execute and coordinate programs and/or activities for the organization. Demonstrates and practices LSA/SQL values and ethical behaviors and Banner Health Performance Standards.
3. Directs the operations and management of the work flow process in alignment with LSA/SQL's Roadmap objectives and Banner Health's Strategic Initiatives. Develops and reviews performance metrics and promotes and participates in Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Teams to ensure quality care. Accountable for the laboratory maintaining accreditation, licensure, and regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies. Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
4. Develops and oversees the laboratory budget in conjunction with hospital and integrated laboratory goals and objectives. Effectively manages resources to meet budgeted parameters. Focuses on all expenses and analyzes and communicates budget variances.
5. Serves as a communication liaison for the Integrated Laboratory System. Interacts with physicians, nurses, clients, system staff, all employees of the company, and other healthcare professionals. Effectively communicates concerning technical and operational issues, as applicable, using appropriate verbal and written skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business, health care administration, or related field.
- Certification as a medical technologist under ASCP, NCA, or equivalent as defined under CLIA '88 regulations.
- Three (3) years' experience as a department supervisor or manager.
- A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of different software programs.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Green Belt Certification
- Additonal related education and/or experience
