488 Laboratory Services jobs in the United States

USD $41.50/Hr. to USD $4.46/Hr.Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Job description: In collaboration with other management personnel in the laboratory matrix structure, this professional is responsible for operational management and leadership of hospital clinical and pathology laboratory services. Provides a high level of technical and leadership knowledge and application of that knowledge to testing and clinical relevance. Functions in a highly self-directed manner, and exhibits effective communication and advanced problem solving skills. Works in conjunction with the laboratory director to ensure effective, data-driven performance in laboratory service, quality, personnel and financial metrics. Leads the integration of laboratory services within the hospital environment, manages laboratory relationships with other hospital services, manages laboratory personnel, maintains an understanding of IT systems and data sources associated with laboratory services.
Qualifications:
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
+ 5 years of MT or MLT experience required
+ Bachelors degree in in chemical, physical, clinical lab/medical technology, Health Care Administration, or equivalent area pertaining to the laboratory required
+ MLS with ASCP certification, or MT/MLT with ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification or specialty ASCP certification required
+ 3 years hospital supervision and managent, preferred
Your Connected Community:
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Our Total Reward Offerings:
We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
+ Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
+ Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
+ Retirement account options with a generous employer match
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!
View more on our benefits HERE ( .
Pay Range:
41.50 - 64.46 / hour
Shift: Days
We are an equal opportunity employer.

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
+ Supervises and coaches laboratory personnel to ensure quality assurance and control as well as adherence to relevant policies and ethics.
+ Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over personnel decisions.
+ Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes.
+ Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed, and establishes the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance ensuring these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting ot test results.
**Job Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA.
+ Minimum of five (5) years at a moderate or high complexity laboratory.
+ American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent required. Additional state licensure as needed is required
**Where You'll Work**
Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 35,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Common Spirit Health, as one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit here ( for more information.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. One Community. One Mission. One California ( Range**
$54.52 - $81.10 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As the Director of Laboratory Services for St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will direct and oversee the 24-hour operations of the clinical laboratory to meet our organizational needs and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. You will directs, plan, organize and implement strategies and key initiatives to enhance and support the operations of the clinical laboratories to ensure high quality, efficient, and cost-effective operations. You will also direct and oversee laboratory specimen collection, processing, on-site, point of care, and send-out testing services.
In this role you will collaborate with hospital administrative and clinical leaders in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures, programs, and initiatives that support the mission, growth and success of St. Bernardine Medical Center. You will be a visible and engaging leader, providing direction to department personnel to achieve operational and technical objectives including workflow design, service quality, financial performance, regulatory compliance, personnel management, patient satisfaction, and employee engagement.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to help shape healthcare in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):
+ Relocation assistance.
+ Annual performance-based bonus program.
+ Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
+ Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
+ 28 days PTO accrued annually.
**Job Requirements**
Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA, required.
+ Minimum of three combined years of leadership experience as a supervisor, manager or director at a moderate or high complexity laboratory required.
Required Licensure:
+ Current license as a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) in the State of CA required.
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**Where You'll Work**
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems.
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One Community. One Mission. One California. ( Range**
$63.10 - $93.87 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
**Organization:**
SCH-Sutter Coast Hospital
**Position Overview:**
About Sutter Coast Hospital:
Resting on the scenic Northern California Coast, Sutter Coast Hospital continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the residents of Crescent City, California and Brookings-Harbor, Oregon and the surrounding areas. As a part of Sutter Health - one of the nation's leading community-based, health care networks - we are a 49-bed, not-for-profit hospital, serving a population of approximately 43,000. Our services include a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care/critical care units, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, psychiatric care, senior care, and home health services.
About Crescent City:
Moderate in climate and nestled along a gorgeous ocean coastline with a surrounding mountain landscape, Crescent City is beautiful, peaceful, affordable, and perfect for those with a propensity for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, surfing, and camping. With lush groves of redwood trees and wildlife in abundance, it's a hidden gem and the ideal place to write the next chapter of your life, both professional and personal.
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and provides operational leadership for inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory services, which may include one or more team's providing service in support of patient care. Plans and organizes 24/7 operations, acquiring and deploying resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of laboratory services consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Develops and administers protocols, procedures and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, system standards, and applicable requirements of external agencies. Responsible for recruitment, hiring and ongoing performance accountability of Lab employees. Oversees, and may directly supervise, the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory and is responsible for effective and efficient integration and coordination of the Laboratory team and affiliate operations to properly provide laboratory services. Ensures the effective prioritization of work and resolution of operational issues/problems. Provides local oversight of, and may complete, quality-related activities including training/competency assessment of personnel, installation/verification/maintenance of equipment, quality control of test systems, non-conforming event management, customer satisfaction, lab licensure/accreditation and continual process improvement. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies.
**Job Description** :
*** $35K sign-on bonus (relocation assistance available) ***
**EDUCATION:**
+ **Bachelor's:** Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Healthcare related field. or equivalent education/experience.
**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:**
+ **CLSL** -Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist.
**TYPICAL EXPEREINCE:**
+ **8 years** recent relevant experience.
+ **2-3 years** progressive leadership in acute hospital experience.
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:**
+ Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how department's process/workflow impacts other department operations.
+ Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
+ Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
+ Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relations to operations and organization, with the ability interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
+ Demonstrates understanding of healthcare financial environment.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
+ Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.
+ Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
+ Knowledge of emerging treads and how it impacts operations.
+ Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
+ Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
+ Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
+ Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
+ Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
+ Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
+ Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
+ Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
+ Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role's duties and responsibilities.
**Job Shift:**
Days
**Schedule:**
Full Time
**Days of the Week:**
Monday - Friday
**Weekend Requirements:**
As Needed
**Benefits:**
Yes
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Employee Status:**
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $3.57 to 101.71 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ __

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
**Summary of Essential Cognitive Functions**
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; synthesize, coordinate, and analyze data, perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to given workload; perform complex and varied tasks; relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with co-workers and peers; understand the meaning of words and how to use them appropriately and effectively; understand and remember detailed instructions; make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information; accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.
**Job Requirements**
-Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA.
-Minimum of five years as a MT/CLS at a moderate or high complexity laboratory.
1-MT or CLS or MLS certification required
**Where You'll Work**
St. Joseph Health - Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
**Pay Range**
$32.30 - $48.05 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Research Assistant II position is responsible for providing technical research support. Work could be performed in either a laboratory or office environment. Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this position assists scientists, both independently and collaboratively, with investigative procedures. The Research Assistant II position performs various assays, imaging experiments and other technical duties to assist with research activities and may be required to work with animal models and/or human subjects.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Maintains positive working relationships with Research stakeholders and customers. Actively participates in planning meetings and provides meaningful contributions to drive decision making and next steps.
+ Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
+ Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Works towards improving department's employee engagement score.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Follows technical instruction in setting up and conducting experiments, including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative analyses.
+ Effectively utilizes and operates laboratory and/or computer equipment.
+ Tabulates inventory and maintains supplies and equipment.
+ Collaborates with PI's and other research members to provide consistent research collection.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
+ For laboratory positions: Makes minor modifications and/or repairs on laboratory equipment. Calibrates and operates a variety of laboratory equipment.
+ Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
+ Provides data and figures for manuscripts and grants.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Participates in the development or establishment of new laboratory and/or department procedures, including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
+ Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor of Arts or Science in a related field
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Two years' relevant research or academic experience
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ May be required depending on position, refer to addendum if necessary
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Works well in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision
+ Ability to prioritize frequently, quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.
Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.
Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Overview**
**Be inspired** **.** **Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.**
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
+ Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
+ Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
+ Family-focused benefits
+ Wellness incentives
+ Ongoing mentorship, _development,_ and leadership programs
+ And more
**Description**
The Emory Healthcare Medical Laboratories team is composed of highly trained professionals who deliver accurate and timely results essential for informed medical decisions. Their expertise extends across Emory' Healthcare's network of hospitals and clinics, offering comprehensive laboratory support that ensures every patient-whether in a bustling urban hospital or a community-based clinic-receives diagnostic services of the highest standard.
**OVERVIEW:**
+ Manages the development, evaluation, and implementation of financial information systems.
+ Develops written procedures relating to system implementation.
+ Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for management to assist decision-making for improvements in efficiency and controls.
+ Maximizes the use of reporting software available.
+ Prepares project status reports.
+ Provides input into departmental goals and objectives.
+ Periodically meets with other staff members to discuss progress toward their achievement and to develop future courses of action.
+ Acts as a liaison to other departments for the implementation of new projects.
+ Identifies and proposes suggestions for improved efficiency and financial controls through various methods such as exception reporting or work flow redesign.
+ Develops and implements formal training along with implementation of new systems and projects.
+ Assists department staff during the implementation of projects.
+ Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with department and campus staff and external parties who have relationships to area.
+ Ensures effective communication for completion of projects on a timely basis.
+ Develops and makes presentations for new projects.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, computer science, business or a related field.
+ Four years project planning or related experience or a Master's degree with 2 years previous project planning or related experience.
**Travel: 75% of travel required between operating units**
**Additional Details**
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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**Division** _Emory Healthcare Inc._
**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30322_
**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_
**Department** _EHI Lab Services_
**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Job Number** _ _
**Job Category** _Business Operations_
**Schedule** _Other_
**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_
**Hourly Minimum** _USD $31.76/Hr._
**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $42.08/Hr._
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Director Laboratory Services position is responsible for the operational oversight and business expansion of laboratory services throughout Houston Methodist. In partnership and conjunction with the medical leadership of the Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, this position is responsible for the overall strategic vision and leadership for all Laboratory and Pathology services across the organization and the continuum of patient care, ensuring the Laboratory strategy and goals are in alignment with the institutional and organizational strategic areas of focus. The System Director Laboratory Services position maintains effective and collaborative relationships with the executives across the organization to maximize the success of the laboratory, hospitals and ultimately the organization. This position will provide oversight for design and operation of the entire laboratory process throughout the system, ensuring it is efficient and safe for the patients we serve, and will represent the laboratory in key internal/external committees and forums.
The Sr Director position has a direct report to a VP level or above and directs work that has a significant impact on the organization and strategic goals. This position leads or directs key programs; large scope (i.e., system-wide, TMC, or all community hospitals). The scope for the Sr Director position involves setting the strategic vision and administration and has responsibility for multiple budgets (operational and capital) and/or directs work that has significant financial implications including high-level oversight of the activities within the assigned functional area(s), ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, the Sr Director position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. The Sr Director position may serve in lieu of an entity director for the assigned functional area(s). This position may also have direct reports to include director-level employees.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Sets the strategic vision and administration and is responsible for multiple budgets (operational and capital) and/or directs work that has significant financial implications including high-level oversight of the activities within the assigned functional area(s), ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives.
+ Directs, develops, and implements strategic and operational/high-level projects and processes through independent/highly autonomous work or through the facilitation of work teams to enable the effective and efficient completion of objectives.
+ Oversees and ensures development for staff to meet overall objectives in terms of quality, service, and cost effectiveness. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Provides a functional area oversight guidance and directs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees.
+ Reviews metrics for the function on a holistic basis. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators.
+ Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting function leadership meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all direct reports, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes. Ensures information pertinent to function operations cascades appropriately to each entity.
+ Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one's functional area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals. Drives the promotion of teamwork within and between entities and departments; participates and/or leads system function process improvements as needed.
+ Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the key hospital leaders, medical staff members, and other patient care leaders to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and quality of Laboratory Services. Works with Department of Pathology and Genomics to make sure clinical and operational processes are aligned.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Oversees functional area department operations, designated projects, schedules, and activities as needed to ensure that system goals or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame. Sets priorities and functional standards, giving direction to function leadership and staff as necessary to ensure the best possible delivery of service and high customer/patient satisfaction.
+ Drives department service standards and activities to impact department and/or system score for patient/customer-based satisfaction, through role modeling and fostering accountability. Serves and actively participates on various entity committees as a voice for the functional area.
+ Coordinates the flow of information (internal and external) and communication throughout the laboratory to ensure the appropriate individuals and medical directors are involved in all matters.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines. Responsible for ensuring leaders in the functional area stay abreast of staff maintenance of credentials and competencies, per accrediting/licensing agency and/or department guidelines as applicable.
+ Establishes and maintains a functional area alignment of policies, processes, and goals. Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes and information systems by monitoring and improving the system-wide workflow and enhancing operations, using peer-to-peer accountability and identifying solutions via collaboration. Designs and implements functional area process improvements utilizing tools such as lean principles. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety.
+ Responsible for ensuring leaders in the functional area stay abreast of employee compliance to policies and procedures and perform associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., licensure/certification compliance, focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.).
+ Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
+ Working with medical leadership, confirms that HM employs a sufficient number of laboratory personnel with the appropriate education, certification and either experience or training to provide appropriate laboratory management and performance of all other laboratory personnel job functions and activities as defined by departmental and organizational policies, regulatory board or agency rules, regulations and statutes, and accreditation and professional organization standards.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Provides input on the development and management of operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner. Proactively identifies and plans for capital needs related to current equipment and future system projects. Ensures staffing plans and schedules meet system needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness.
+ Creates functional area strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to functional area specifications.
+ Performs vendor management functions and oversees contract negotiation, contract development, and conformance to contract procedures and evaluation of expenditures.
+ Identifies, develops, implements and revises as needed physical facility, equipment, information systems, and/or other non-personnel needs to effectively support laboratory services and programs.
+ Identifies areas within the lab that can drive efficiency and best practices through standardizations. Identifies opportunities where centralization within the lab can add value and labor efficiencies.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Identifies, designs, and ensures implementation of innovative solutions for the functional area. Proactively participates in task forces and committees. May represent HM at assigned community or professional organization meetings.
+ Drives change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Partners effectively with stakeholders as appropriate.
+ Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. Conducts conversations with direct reports on their development and MDP.
+ Promotes the Education and Research programs of the organization, including accredited residencies and undergraduate laboratory programs.
+ Continually monitors the healthcare environment and landscape to identify future growth and business expansion opportunities within the laboratory to enhance revenue, provide the highest quality care for our patients and/or maximize operational efficiencies in conjunction with the Department of Pathology and Genomics. Implements and maximizes the use of automation and technology; and expands and optimizes laboratory expertise in areas throughout the patient experience to provide the highest quality patient care in a timely manner.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Master's degree in business management or related field
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Five years of laboratory experience, to include experience in a large hospital
+ Five years of people management experience
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ N/A
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
+ MT - Medical Technologist (ASCP) **OR**
+ MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) **OR**
+ DLM(ASCP) - Diplomate in Laboratory Management (ASCP) **OR**
+ Categorical certification by Board of Certification (ASCP); or equivalent certification based on educational requirements and examination
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
+ Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
+ Possesses strategic vision with the ability to execute at a system level
+ Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
+ Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
+ Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact functional area; stays abreast of industry changes
+ Demonstrates highly effective communication skills-strong written communications and platform presentation abilities
+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
+ Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
+ Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership
+ Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
+ Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
+ Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor
+ Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively lead large groups of laboratorians/technicians within a health system
+ Must possess excellent time/project management skills and demonstrate ability to coordinate efforts of peers and other laboratory, nursing, administrative and medical staffs
+ Capable of translating and simplifying a complex lab situation to a larger audience
+ Skill in planning, organizing and delegating functional activities
+ Skill in coaching, counseling and developing the functional and managerial skills of others
+ In depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, operations and procedures
+ Demonstrates critical thinking skills by devising and applying innovative solutions
+ Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams; seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand
+ Probes for and provides information to clarify solutions
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs No
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* Yes
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Job Overview**
Fairview is looking for a Collections supervisor for the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank ( . This is a full-time position, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
The University of Minnesota Medical Center Acute Laboratories perform clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, manual, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The West Bank Acute Care and East/West Blood Bank Laboratories serve a variety of pediatric and adult patients. The Acute Care team consists of approximately 130 employees, and the laboratory is staffed 24x7.
**Job Summary** :
The Collections Supervisor has direct responsibility for the processes related to the collection of blood from patients in both inpatient and outpatient locations. The responsibilities include the supervision of a team of about 30 phlebotomists in collaboration with laboratory managers, directors, and medical directors. The Collections Supervisor assures the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of blood collections to ensure accurate testing which best meets the customer expectations. Collaborates with hospital/outreach clients/clinics departments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Provides daily supervision of the laboratory or laboratory section
+ Supervises employees in collaboration with laboratory manager/director and medical director.
+ Designs and directs workflow within department.
+ Provides leadership in team building and conflict management.
+ Promotes open and effective lines of communication within the work group, with other hospital/clinic departments, FV hospital entities, FV clinics, medical staff, and external sources.
+ Assumes responsibility for the technical operations of the lab(s) or lab section(s)
+ Supervises overall operation and technical activities of the laboratory.
+ Ensures appropriate staffing models
+ Directs workflow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem-solving skills for laboratory functions.
+ Oversees the performance of method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
+ Assures the performance of accurate testing.
+ Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
+ Performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA '88.
+ Oversees and/or performs laboratory information systems functions; ensures that change requests are communicated to LIS and that changes are implemented once made.
+ Participates in and/or facilitates system standardization teams.
+ Assumes responsibility for Human resource management:
+ Recruits and selects high-quality employees for employment
+ Responsible for monitoring the progress of the orientation and training of new and existing employees and students and ensures appropriate documentation is completed.
+ Fosters environment that encourages staff engagement
+ Encourages professional development
+ Provides formal feedback and goal setting as part of written evaluations and conferences.
+ Responsible for coaching and corrective action
+ Develops learning plans.
+ Re-evaluates staff progress toward goals during the year.
+ Participates in planning and financial management for the lab or lab section
+ Assists in planning for future developments including changes in staffing, workload, computer, space, equipment, and staff education.
+ Collaborates with the manager in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.
+ Assists the manager in resolving budget discrepancies.
+ Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention
+ Acts as a laboratory resource for the correlation of data, based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other condition affecting test results.
+ Determines and supervises appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results
+ Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver and obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic).
+ Supervises laboratory activities in Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs
+ Supervises the preparation of the lab section for inspection by accrediting agencies and carries out activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
+ Develops, implements, or contributes to the development and implementation of quality monitors and performance improvement activities
+ Assumes overall responsibility for quality control; serves as resource for QC questions and problems.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as specified in CLIA '88. or
+ Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology an accredited institution (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided) or
+ Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry (Transcript must be provided) or
+ A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university (Equivalency verification documentation must be provided) or
+ Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry (Transcript must be provided) or
+ Master's degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided)
+ Candidates with baccalaureate or higher degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology must have 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing or
+ Candidates qualifying by baccalaureate degree and semester hours must have 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing.
+ Applicant must possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. within 1 Year
+ Labs-Acute Care - ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT - MLS or MT HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered. within 1 Year
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Clinic applicants - eligible to qualify as Moderate Complexity CLIA Director as defined by CLIA '88 including: 20 Continuing Education hours documented covering applicable laboratory director responsibilities
+ 3 years experience in designated discipline or area of responsibility
+ Clinic applicants - eligible to qualify as Moderate Complexity CLIA Director as defined by CLIA '88 including: Two years' experience with non-waived testing; -AND- Two years' supervisory experience in non-waved testing
**Benefit Overview**
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: Disclaimer**
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within thisrange may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience,and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If yourrole is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
**EEO Statement**
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status