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Laboratory Administrative Director, (No. 6940)

Fax your resume for consideration to: 925-374-0429 Attn: Theresa GregoThis position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: LaboratorySCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week. Day shift. Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm.EDUCATION: Master´s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field; or Master´s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field; or equivalent years of experience.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.JOB SUMMARY: Directs and controls the efficient delivery of one or more of the support services. Ensures compliance with federal state and local requirements.QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory required (usually ten years). Five years´ experience in a supervisory/managerial position required. Significant general experience in the service area, e.g. Specimen Management or Computer Support (usually five years).Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Preferred Qualifications: Certification in areas of Service Specialty, such as Telecommunication, CNA, CNE, and Client Services preferred.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Directs and controls the efficient delivery of one or more of the support services (e.g. information processing, specimen management, and client services). Prepares and monitors department budgets. Negotiates contracts with vendors, internal support groups, and customers. Develops pricing strategy for new business ventures and clients. Recruits, hires, trains, and ensures competency of staff. Oversees and directs technical staff to meet the rapid changes in services technology.Directs and coordinates the evaluation of rapid technological advances, such as, in automation and the information technology area, to support business process improvements. Develops new packages of service deliveries, to meet clients changing business needs. Directs and implements departmental Total Quality Management.Participates in the design and evolution of Regional Laboratory and Northern California Region integrated laboratory quality system. Ensures compliance/regulatory and accreditation agencies´ rules and regulations. Designs, implements, and monitors effective risk control process. Initiates, develops, maintains, and improves system infrastructures such as information networks and courier systems. Manages diverse projects in a matrix organizational structure that have regional and program-wide impact. Develops strategic plans for the integrated laboratory system and the Regional Laboratory that reduces the overall cost of medical care. Aligns plans with organizational vision and goals. Develops marketing strategy for new products and new clients. Provides consultation to regional groups such as sourcing initiatives, ITS, and peer service groups such as Construction Services and Optical Labs.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted provider sand vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: LaboratorySCHEDULE:Full-Time Regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Monday through Friday: 8:00-4:30PM,Scheduled days and hours per week to be dependant upon departmental needs.Position Summary:Assists Laboratory Manager in managing Laboratory functions in a medical center. Supervises all laboratory activities. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Implements and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development.Education/License/Certification: Bachelor�s degree in Clinical or related science required. California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required. ASCP certification preferred.Qualifications:Previous experience in a high volume acute care clinical laboratory required(usually three years). Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP the Joint Commission, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations. Previous management experience required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Duties:- Oversees laboratory operation. Ensures staff provides the quality of care and are incompliance with CAP, CLIA, The Joint Commission, AABB, NCQA, Title 22, federal, state, and local requirements.- Assists manager in hiring, training evaluating, and maintaining the competency of the staff.- Monitors workflow and turnaround time.- Presents in-service programs.- Monitors the quality control/assurance programs, test results, and equipment.- Ensures tests are being completed according to approved procedures/policies.- Identifies, develops, and implements processes to improve the quality of tests and services.- Oversees the Safety Program, including Hazardous Waste Management and Chemical Hygiene Plan in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology services.- Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations.- Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve department systems.- Collaborates with manager in resolving human resources, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.- Consults with clients in resolving service issues.- Recommends processes to correct the problems.- Monitors budgets and resources allocations.- Maintains staffing and supplies and identifies strategies to reduce costs, control utilization, and improve quality of care/service.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.

Assists Laboratory Manager in managing Laboratory functions in a medical center.

DEPARTMENT: LabSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pmEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in Clinical or related science required. California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required. ASCP certification preferred.JOB SUMMARY: Assists Laboratory Manager in managing Laboratory functions in a medical center. Supervises all laboratory activities. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Implements and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in a high volume acute care clinical laboratory required(usually three years). Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP The Joint Commission, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations. Previous management experience required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.DUTIES: Oversees laboratory operation. Ensures staff provides the quality of care and are incompliance with CAP, CLIA, The Joint Commission, AABB, NCQA, Title 22, federal, state, and local requirements. Assists manager in hiring, training evaluating, and maintaining the competency of thestaff. Monitors workflow and turnaround time. Presents inservice programs. Monitors the quality control/assurance programs, test results, and equipment. Ensures tests are being completed according to approved procedures/policies. Identifies, develops, and implements processes to improve the quality of tests and services. Oversees the Safety Program, including Hazardous Waste Management and Chemical Hygiene Plan in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology services. Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve department systems. Collaborates with manager in resolving human resources, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. Consults with clients in resolving service issues. Recommends processes to correct the problems. Monitors budgets and resources allocations. Maintains staffing and supplies and identifies strategies to reduce costs, control utilization, and improve quality of care/service. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -