Manager, Laboratory - Day Shift, Full-Time

Adventist Health

Fortuna, CA

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SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Billing, Biology, Blood Bank, Capital Budgeting, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Cost Control, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Customer Support/Service, Develop Methodologies, Federal Compliance Regulations, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Health Science, Healthcare, Hematology, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Immunology, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Leadership, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medical Treatment, Medicare, Microbiology, Pathology, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Testing, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Testing

LOCATION

Fortuna, CA

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1 day ago

Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Maintains responsibility for overall operation of the clinical laboratory in consultation with and under the direction of Medical Directors (Pathologists) and the Regional Clinical Laboratory Directors. Develops, monitors and provides leadership for the financial, contracting, regulatory, accreditation and client services policies procedures for the clinical/anatomic laboratories. Selects appropriate instrumentation or test methodologies, develops and maintains appropriate Quality Assurance (QA) program, monitors testing and QA processes, including recording and reporting of results. Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): Facility Specific License/Certifications: ~ Manages the day-to-day operations of a unit/department. Facilitates effective organization of staff, equipment, supplies and time. Supervises unit/department through delegation of tasks. Coordinates the preparation of reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations, or conclusions. Participates in the development of new medical laboratory procedures and techniques. Develops and implements quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations; Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation/consultation, verification of specimen quality and test results. Recommends and develops quality cost containment programs for laboratory services (e.g., Monitors Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal/external regulations. Reviews patient and quality control results for shifts and trends, monitoring quality of departmental functions. Manages, coordinates and evaluates all elements of laboratory services in assigned specialties of the Laboratory (Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Immunology, Pathology etc.) in support of quality laboratory service and organizational mission of patient care. Interprets accrediting agencies standards or guidelines for ancillary testing program and translates requirement into policies and procedures; completes checklist and other information sheets required and coordinates on-site inspection of sections. Oversees financial aspects of the laboratory, including coordinating and preparing the capital and operational budgets. prepares and reports internal and peer comparison financial and performance indicators, maintaining the charge description master. Collaborates closely with the Laboratory Directors and Supervisors on current/future financial challenges. Works closely with Finance to ensure proper billing, accounting, auditing, CPT coding, Medicare/Medicaid billing procedures and protocols are followed. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. #Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Medical Laboratory Manager, Location:Fortuna, CA-95540

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