Manager, Laboratory Services

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Current Employees If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Medical Technologists. Core Job Summary The Manager, Medical Technologists provides leadership and management for clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The Manager, Medical Technologists plans and implements the overall laboratory policies, procedures, and services for the assigned unit. Further, the incumbent oversees the development of various monthly and quarterly reports and actively improves the functions of the laboratory services. Core Job Functions Manages teams of medical technologists responsible for performing basic tests and laboratory procedures. Communicates and disseminates general information and policy or procedure changes to personnel. Ensures that the proper laboratory equipment is in place. Monitors equipment performance, diagnoses instrument problems and malfunctions, and makes repairs or initiates service requests. Plans, prioritizes, and directs work activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Investigates and resolves problems concerning patient testing and procedures. Assists with interviewing and selecting new staff. Participates in the formal progressive disciplinary process. Conducts, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of employee performance improvement plans. Participates in the design and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation. Monitors quality control and assurance, proficiency testing, and implements corrective actions. Coordinates and participates in continuing education activities and events. Monitors employee compliance with approved regulatory and departmental guidelines. Assists in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the section. Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs. Assists with the development of competency assessment tools. Participates in the review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained in controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. Core Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required Certification/Licensing: Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License Experience : Minimum 3 Years Of Relevant Experience Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change. Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management. Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively. Department Specific Functions Core job function will also include ensuring SOPs are in compliance with relevant rules and regulations such as the FDA, CLIA, state testing requirements, Joint Commission, etc., managing FDA reportable events, errors and deviations, performing self-inspection, and auditing, educating clinical team, reviewing and investigating safety events. Analyzes data, generates graphs of quality indicators, conducts investigations, and prepares corrective action plans. Assures supervisors plan staffing requirements, hire to meet needs and schedules to ensure efficient management of resources and workflow. Test Method Validation: ensures testing systems provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance: preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Works with the laboratory director/supervisor and QA team to incorporate a comprehensive quality and training program that includes SOPs, training records and oversight, and implementation of quality testing programs. Analytical Performance: Ensure testing systems in use for each test performed in the lab provide quality lab services for all aspects of test performance, provide day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance, and ensure test system performance levels are acceptable. Helps maintain Licensing and accreditation, activity menu and proficiency testing up to date. Helps prepare responses to citations and/ or accreditation inquiries. Participates actively on ongoing and new performance improvement projects. Assist on investigations, root cause analyses and complaint resolutions. Adheres to all Administration, Environmental of Care, CHP, Safety, Infection Control and Laboratory policies and procedures. Other duties assigned. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H15 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Miami by 2x Get notified about new Medical Technologist jobs in Miami, FL . #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami