Your search returned 5 jobs

Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

About Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. No third party considerations will be accepted at this time. Vendors please do not call HR directly to solicit. Position Summary Overview: Provide leadership and operation of the microbiology and serology sections of the lab. Coordinate, supervise and manage section activities to ensure high quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients. Responsibilities: Manage the performance of routine and complex procedures; recognize and solve administrative/operational problems; review worksheets and pending logs; monitor workflow, TATs and other performance metrics making adjustments as needed; perform workload and workstation analysis; develop new methodologies and procedures; liaison with other sections, departments, physicians, nursing personnel, vendors and others; participate on work teams, focus groups for new initiatives or projects; communicate and collaborate regarding operational issues and future needs. Oversee and review QC; oversee proficiency testing and resolve identified issues; develop and maintain a competency assessment program; oversee instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; perform instrument evaluations; maintain and revise manuals and review technical procedures; review event tracking entries and develop/implement action plans ensuring QA review delineates the cause of errors and events attributed to lack of understanding or technical knowledge, poorly defined policies and procedures; assist in defining and implementing educational interventions and competency assessments addressing identified needs; develop/monitor performance improvement initiatives; reconcile customer complaints; ensure regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, JCAHO). Interview, select and orient new employees implement a training and competency program for employees (new hires, existing employees, and those requiring retraining); maintain documentation of staff participation and outcomes from training and competency assessment and follow up on training and competency failures; prepare staffing schedules; monitor attendance, tardiness and payroll; mentor, coach, counsel and identify and mentor staff interested in advancement and job enrichment; perform assessments for staffing levels; monitor and maintain positive work climate and coordinate activities to address issues as they arise or are identified by staff feedback, surveys and turnover rates. Maintain supply inventory; monitor supply expenses and usage of consumables staying within budget; monitor financial performance with goal of meeting budget targets; collect and submit data for preparation of annual capital operating budgets; prepare justification for new instrumentation; prepare cost analyses for new procedures and evaluate existing procedures; monitor overtime expenses and provide overtime justifications. Facilitate computer operations. Coordinate/support continuing education programs. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of laboratory operations, multiple/varied clinical instrumentation and equipment, and microbiology and serology techniques, procedures and principles required. The ability to operate a personal computer, think independently, resolve problems and make decisions based on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments and their interrelationships required. Good communication, people, and customer service skills required, especially in resolving problems and conflicts. Education, Licensure and Experience: BS degree, completion of a clinical laboratory internship in an accredited school of medical technology, three (3) years experience working in a clinically certified laboratory under the direction of a qualified director and four (4) years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory required. Medical Technologist certification by ASCP, NCA, AMT or a valid Medical Technologist license from any state required. Specialty in assigned area preferred.

About Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. No third party considerations will be accepted at this time. Vendors please do not call HR directly to solicit. Position Summary Overview: Provide leadership and operation of the virology laboratory. Coordinate, supervise and manage section activities to ensure high quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients. Responsibilities: Manage the performance of routine and complex procedures; recognize and solve administrative/operational problems; review worksheets and pending logs; monitor workflow, turn-around-times and other performance metrics, making adjustments to assignments as needed; perform workload and workstation analysis; develop new methodologies and procedures; liaison with other sections, departments, physicians, nursing personnel, vendors and others; participate on work teams, focus groups for new initiatives or projects; communicate and collaborate regarding operational issues and future needs; perform research and special projects. Oversee and review QC; oversee proficiency testing and resolve issues; develop and maintain a competency assessment program; oversee instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; perform instrument evaluations; write, revise and review technical procedures/Lucidoc; review event tracking entries and develop/implement action plans ensuring QA review delineates the cause of errors and events attributed to lack of understanding or technical knowledge, poorly defined policies and procedures; assist in defining and implementing educational interventions and competency assessments addressing needs; develop/monitor performance improvement initiatives; reconcile customer complaints; ensure regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, JCAHO). Interview, select and orient new employees implement a training and competency program for employees (new hires, existing employees, and those requiring retraining); maintain documentation of staff participation and outcomes from training and competency assessment and follow up on training and competency failures; prepare staffing schedules; monitor attendance, tardiness and payroll; mentor, coach, counsel and identify and mentor staff interested in advancement and job enrichment; perform assessments for staffing levels; monitor and maintain positive work climate and coordinate activities to address issues as they arise or are identified by staff feedback, surveys and turnover rates. Maintain integrity of system, file maintenance, report, label and collection list printing; resolve worksheet and printer problems in section; manage section participation and representation in computer upgrade projects and implementation teams; validate functionality and calculations; ensure data integrity of reports. Coordinate/support continuing education programs. Maintain supply inventory; monitor supply expenses and usage of consumables staying within budget; monitor financial performance with goal of meeting budget targets; collect and submit data for preparation of annual capital operating budgets; prepare justification for new instrumentation; prepare cost analyses for new procedures and evaluate existing procedures; monitor overtime expenses and provide overtime justifications. Facilitate computer operations. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of laboratory operations, multiple/varied clinical instrumentation and equipment, and virology cell culture, antigen detection and nucleic acid detection techniques, procedures and principles required. The ability to operate a personal computer, think independently, resolve problems and make decisions based on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments and their interrelationships required. Good communication, people, and customer service skills required, especially in resolving problems and conflicts. Education, Licensure and Experience: BS degree in a science field with a minimum of four (4) years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory under the direction of a qualified director required. Certification by ASCP or NCA desirable.

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is a non-profit clinical laboratory established in response to the local community’s need for a local, clinical laboratory. Due to our continued growth and expansion, we have several exciting management opportunities!

The Technical Laboratory Director will be responsible for 50+ employees under 3 Managers specializing in automated lab and special chemistry, microbiology and anatomic pathology. A minimum of 10 years experience in a fast-paced automated lab is required with acute care hospital experience preferred. An advanced degree in biological sciences is required as well as a successful track record in process improvement, financial management and improvements to customer service. This may also be a good fit for a Clinical Pathology board-certified pathologist. The Laboratory Technical Manager will be responsible for automation and special testing (BioChem, Heme, Coag, UA, Serology, Flow, Molecular) with approximately 20 FTEs. Successful candidates will have a valid CA CLS license and a minimum of five years leadership experience in a hospital or reference laboratory environment as well as in-depth knowledge of regulatory bodies (JC, CAP, CLIA, ISO, CA DHS).Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC (PDL) is a non-profit clinical laboratory established in response to the local communitys need for a local, clinical laboratory. PDL offers the highest quality of laboratory services as well as an unmatched level of customer service. In addition, PDLs Core Laboratory provides the largest test menu between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories is fully accredited and certified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. PDL recently became a wholly owned subsidiary of Cottage Health System www.cottagehealthsystem.org . PDL presents an exciting, fast-paced environment with growth and change as the foundation. The upcoming year will be project focused including relocation into a new, state-of-the-art automated laboratory and transition to an enterprise-wide LIS.

To work in concert with the Laboratory Director and Manager to provide services to meet patient needs as ordered by medical staff and performed inaccordance with accepted standards and practices in the areas of Surgical Pathology and Cytology.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES1. Plans, organizes and provides services for assigned section of the Laboratory. - Schedules and supervises assigned staff. - Orients and trains staff. - Orders and control supplies and equipment. - Monitors maintenance and repair of equipment. - Coordinates and monitor quality control activities to ensure that standards and procedures are done and recorded. - Evaluates quality of work performed for accuracy and timely reporting of test results. 2. Aids technologists during short staff, with excessive workload and with complex procedures.3. Orients and trains staff and evaluates work performance, according to the guidelines established for the department, to determine employee competency. Completes annual employee performance evaluations and submits them to the Laboratory Manager on time.4. Participates in development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards. 5. Develops and maintains a Quality Assurance program in Pathology in accordance with departmental goals, objectives and current concerns.6. Submits operating and capital equipment expense budgets on time. 7. Strives to operate section within allocated budget and submits monthly variance reports on time. 8. Participates in interviews of applicants and make recommendations for hiring. 9. Develops and maintains effective communication with assigned staff, co-workers, physicians other hospital personnel outside organizations or others who provide or receive laboratory services.10. Conducts monthly sectional meetings and submits minutes to the Laboratory Manager.11. Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential. 12. Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.13. Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental policies and hospital procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disasterplans.14. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the union contract.15. Perform other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervisors 15 - 25 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Develops and maintains quality assurance program for Anatomic Pathology. Maintains reports, records and specimens as required by regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Masters degree preferred (Pathologist Assistant) or equivalent Minimum of three to five years combined technical and supervisory experience.

As an employee of Sharp HealthCare, you will be part of The Sharp Experience our commitment to being the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive quality care.

Qualifications:* AA degree * Bachelor of Science preferred* Histotechnician (ASCP) (minmum certification required* Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Cytotechnologist also meet requirements of this position* Five to eight years technical experience required* Three to five years supervisory and management experience in general or specialty area of the laboratory required* Excellent customer service and communication skills, thorough knowledge of general laboratory operations management requiredSummary:This is a full service laboratory in a large tertiary care hospital . The manager of the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory is an integral member of the leadership team. The manager is responsible for general operations and supervision of the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, specifically the histopathology section.