Job Information
Sonora Quest Administrative Director - Hospital Laboratories in Glendale, Arizona
Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona
Department Name:
Lab-BTMC
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Lab
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is accountable for leading, managing and directing assigned responsibilities and functions that contribute to the operational and financial success of the hospital clinical laboratory.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Develops work goals and objectives for the hospital laboratory in accordance and alignment with company (LSA/SQL and Banner Health) goals; provides leadership, measures and feedback, and motivation for staff achievement of departmental goals.
Directs, facilitates and/or participates in task forces or councils to plan, implement/execute and coordinate programs and/or activities for the organization. Demonstrates and practices LSA/SQL values and ethical behaviors and Banner Health Performance Standards.
Directs the operations and management of the work flow process in alignment with LSA/SQL’s Roadmap objectives and Banner Health’s Strategic Initiatives Develops and reviews performance metrics and promotes and participates in Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Teams to ensure quality care. Accountable for the laboratory maintaining accreditation, licensure and regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies. Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Develops and oversees the laboratory budget in conjunction with hospital and integrated laboratory goals and objectives. Effectively manages resources to meet budgeted parameters. Focuses on all expenses and analyzes and communicates budget variances.
Serves as a communication liaison for the Integrated Laboratory System. Interacts with physicians, nurses, clients, system staff, all employees of the company and other healthcare professionals. Effectively communicates concerning technical and operational issues, as applicable, using appropriate verbal and written skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
Provides direct supervision to 1-2 administrative staff and up to 8 to 10 technical staff.
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
Depending upon facility location 25 to 150 technical staff.
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs personnel actions and/ or overseeing recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements. Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
Administrative responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, and medical directors. External customers are physician’s offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures, guidelines and within budget restrictions. Confers with Vice President, Hospital Laboratory Operations and Senior Administrative Laboratory Director as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of a computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a strong knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration or related field.
Must be qualified as a technical supervisor OR as a general supervisor depending on the specific site or discipline, as defined under CLIA ’88 regulations.
Must have four (4) years leadership experience with direct reports and management level responsibility.
A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of different software programs is required.
Oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills.
Must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree
Green Belt Certification
Additional related education and/or experience
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Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
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