Health Services Manager, Renton Laboratory

Position: Health Services Manager, Renton Central Laboratory
** Job Description
**** Who we’re looking for:
** The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle and Renton, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a
** Health Services Manager** **(HSM)
** with the
** Core Laboratory
** at the Renton Central Lab.

DLMP is currently undergoing an exciting transition to a centralized Core Laboratory located in Renton, WA. The HSM will be responsible for overseeing the technical clinical operations of the Core Laboratory, which include analytical and post analytical automation, manual, and specialized testing within Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and related sections. Additionally, this role will manage and supervise staff that include contract classified staff, and will provide oversight for regulatory requirements, quality assurance standards, preventative maintenance, safety protocols, IT system functionality, and support to academic programs and training, among other duties listed below.

The HSM will work closely with all levels of leadership within DLMP and across UW Medicine, including, but not limited to, Harborview Medical Center, UWMC-Montlake, and UWMC-Northwest to ensure clinical excellence, optimize staff productivity, and uphold laboratory compliance standards.
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* Work schedule:

*** 100% FTE
* Day shift
* Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring manager
* 100% onsite
** What you’ll contribute:
*** Laboratory Operations
** Set goals for the laboratory utilizing Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) process. This includes, but is not limited to, formulation of division goals and policies and planning strategies to ensure the division is able to meet future demands.
* Manage change and foster innovations and improvements in laboratory function using technological advances with direct application for laboratory-based diagnoses.
* Consult and provide Administrative and Medical Directors of Laboratory Operations activities, needs, and problems with resolution.
* Responsible and accountable for proper and efficient operations.
* Design, develop and direct implementation of strategic initiatives defined in the above process.
* Oversee and consult in the development of novel educational tools/programs for training, maintaining technical competency, and QA/QI.
* Oversee and consult in development of optimized laboratory utilization algorithms.
* Consult and collaborate with existing clinical research units to support ongoing laboratory projects.
* Develop and implement department and division lab policies and changes in procedure; consult regularly with the laboratory directors. Ensure all policies and procedures are clear and understood by faculty and staff.
* Evaluate and recommend equipment needs; manage the selection of equipment and supplies. Supports negotiations of contracts and pricing for equipment, standing orders, and service contracts.
* Responsible and accountable for compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as accrediting requirements that impact laboratory operations.
* Oversee or delegate management of location of safety information, disaster drill procedures, and MSDS manuals, and assess information in response to queries or emergency situations, which includes keeping MSDS information current and available for staff and other required internal and external stakeholders.
* Serve as a representative and liaison for the laboratory with other healthcare personnel when required.
* Resolve service-related problems with other departments.
* Direct and resolve or delegate resolution of quality control standards and programs; monitor proficiency testing, alternative assessment testing, and preventive maintenance program.
* Manage or delegate clinical laboratory rotations for all levels of students and trainees; may prepare and present lecture material to residents, medical laboratory science students, and other medical personnel.
* Collaborate with other Laboratory Supervisors/Managers on joint concerns.
* Prepare presentations for staff, students, and professional meetings.
* Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Faculty, Department Administrators, or Department Chairperson.
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