Asst Laboratory Director

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory SCHEDULE: Full Time Regular. 40 hours per week, day shift. Mon. thru Fri: 8:00am to 5:00pm. EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Clinical or related science requiredLICENSE/CERTIFICATION: 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: 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. Oversees laboratory operation. Ensures staff provides the quality of care and are in compliance 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 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. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. Additional Information Reference Code: MT.0800124 Position Type: Full Time, Employee Contact Information Theresa Grego Apply by Email Kaiser Permanente - Northern California