Laboratory ManagerAre you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for qualified candidates like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Texas Health Burleson
Core work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a – 5:00p
Texas Health Burleson is an outpatient center that specializes in medical services for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to seniors. We have served Burleson and surrounding communities since 2010 and provide exceptional care to the Burleson, Joshua, Cleburne, and Crowley communities.We specialize in a variety of outpatient services including advanced diagnostic imaging, physical, orthopedic, and vestibular therapy, cardiac rehab, and more. Plus, we have a fitness center on-site.As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.Job DescriptionTechnical Operations:Responsible for using technical and professional knowledge and skills to facilitate and manage the daily operations of the assigned section/cost center.Responsible for the daily functions and activities of the section/cost center.Assists in performing unusual or difficult tests and procedures.Directs, supervises, or coordinates technical functions and activities in any or all divisions of the department.Establishes and implements procedures, and evaluates new products, equipment, techniques, and methodologies; introduces, demonstrates, and recommends as appropriate.Human Resources:Provides leadership for all aspects of the section/cost center operation including problem solving, employee relations, delegation of duties, and workload management.Employee problems and issues are handled promptly and effectively.Provide mentoring, delegation and coaching in a timely manner.Payroll information is recorded accurately and processed in a timely manner.Financial Management:Responsible for the management of the section/cost center resources within the guidelines of the budget and productivity indicators.Develops budget and is responsible for monitoring departmental budget including computing lab test volumes, identifying cost efficient opportunities, determining charges, in consultation with the director of laboratory administration.Continuous Improvement/Satisfaction:Maintains a working knowledge of continuous improvement and provides leadership and direction in the application of CI concepts and processes to the satisfaction of all accrediting agency requirements for the assigned section/cost center.Responsible for the documentation required for accreditation.Provide technical support and problem solving skills.Instruments functioning properly and calibrated correctly.Provide accuracy and quality operation of the department.Provide timely evaluation for quality review of department operations.Provide mentoring and quality operation of the department.Safety and Compliance:Responsible for the section/cost center compliance for regulatory requirements for safety, infection control, privacy, ethical behavior guidelines and billing compliance.Designs and implements systems and processes to meet the regulatory requirements.CAP proficiency testing is performed to verify competency and quality.Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures, objectives, QA program, proficiency testing program, infection control and safety policies, and monitors compliance for each of departments.Directs documentation, establishes record system and ensures the maintenance of all laboratory records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.Leadership:Serves on committees within and outside the Laboratory Department to disseminate information, improve quality of services and to reduce costs.Coordinates with other THR entities within the system to improve standardization of products, to share ideas for improved services or for problem resolution.Participates in future planning and the development of strategic plans for section/cost center.Meets KPIs related to special projects Communicates to direct report the strategic direction for the section/cost center.EducationBachelor's Degree Medical Technology or equivalent RequiredOrBachelor's Degree Cytology or equivalent if in anatomic pathology area RequiredExperience5 Years experience in specialty Requiredand3 Years progressive leadership experience RequiredSupervisory or Managerial Experience Strongly PreferredHighly prefer candidates with extensive experience participating in or leading CAP surveys.Highly prefer candidates comfortable with working the lab bench if necessary.Licenses and CertificationsMT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or equivalent Upon Hire RequiredOrOther AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW,CLS- CA, FL, NY state license,Philippine Board of TechnicalTechnology Upon Hire RequiredOrCT(ASCP) - Cytotechnologist if in anatomic pathology area Upon Hire RequiredOrCT(IAC) - Cytotechnologist if in anatomic pathology area Upon Hire RequiredOrSCT(ASCP) - Specialist in Cytotechnology if in anatomic pathology area Upon Hire RequiredOrHT(ASCP) - Histotechnician if in anatomic pathology area Upon Hire RequiredOrHTL(ASCP) - Histotechnologist if in anatomic pathology area Upon Hire RequiredSkillsBench Technical skills, financial performance, information systems, communication, client servicesWhy Texas Health?At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.We are one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States with a team of more than 24,000 employees of wholly owned/operated facilities plus 2,200 employees of consolidated joint ventures in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding.Join our award-winning Texas Health family and become a part of a team that is improving the health of our communities daily. You belong here.Here are a few of our recent awards:
2022 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (8 th year in a row)
A "Top 100 Places to Work" for 2021 by The Dallas Morning News (10 th time)
#1 as 2021 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (7th consecutive year, 6th year as #1)
“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
A 2021 LinkedIn Top Companies in Dallas - Fort Worth list. This award recognizes the best workplaces for team members to grow their careers and honors companies that not only attract talent but also invest in the development of their employees.
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