Lab Operations Manager at Baylor Scott & White Health

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Regulations, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Laboratory Protocols, Safety Standards, Teamwork, Training, Operational Decision Making, Policy Evaluation, Business Knowledge, Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY Location BSWH BUMC Downtown Dallas TX Department Core Lab and Blood Bank Shift Day Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Preferred Experience Must have at least 5 years of operational leadership experience in a large teaching hospital The Manager of Lab Operations plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates the operations of the Laboratory. This includes ensuring that regulatory requirements are met, monitoring test systems to ensure they are in control, and supervising staff, including all activities relative to work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development. Assumes the duties of the Administrative Laboratory Director in his/her absence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director. Ensures departmental operations are run effectively and efficiently meeting high quality standards. Ensures department meets and exceeds regulatory and compliance standards, including accurate billing and coding. Analyzes and makes strategic decisions and/or recommendations based on data. Facilitates projects to deliver service level improvements for all customers. Assists with budgeting, provides information about supplies, personnel, and equipment, seeks avenues of cost containment, and plans long-term purchases or capital equipment. Manages and escalates concerns, issues and operation improvement ideas as needed. Mentors and trains staff in supervisory roles and develop succession plans. Manages personnel including the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees. Acts as a liaison between medical staff, departmental directors, and support personnel, patients and visitors. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures. Analytical and critical thinking abilities. Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions. Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures. Knowledge of safety and infection control standards. Ability to work in a team environment. Provides training and opportunities for continuing education. Ability to make operational decisions around how work gets done quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc. Ability to use broader objectives to determine how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination decisions. Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization. Basic business knowledge, including but not limited to: annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance and risk management. General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS Location BSWH BUMC Downtown Dallas TX Department Core Lab and Blood Bank Shift Day Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Preferred Experience Must have at least 5 years of operational leadership experience in a large teaching hospital - EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification - EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Pathologist Asst (ASCP-PA), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC), ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM): Must have ONE of the following: ASCP-BB ASCP-C ASCP-CG ASCP-CT ASCP-H ASCP-M ASCP-MB ASCP-PA ASCP-SBB ASCP-SC ASCP-SH ASCP-SM CHS-ABHI CHT-ABHI CLS MLS MT SCT SCYM SMB. Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB): .

Responsibilities

The Lab Operations Manager plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and supervising staff. They also manage budgeting, personnel decisions, and act as a liaison between various stakeholders.