Hospital & Lab Services Manager

Quest Diagnostics; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 102,500 - 184,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Hospital & Lab Services Manager in Perth Amboy, NJ. This managerial position requires overseeing lab services, ensuring contract success, and managing client relationships. Responsibilities include project management, training staff, and conducting regular performance evaluations. The role calls for strong leadership skills and a background in the laboratory industry. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Biology, along with managerial experience in a hospital setting. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years managerial experience in the laboratory industry, generalist background.
• Prior managerial hospital experience is preferred.
• Lean design/work-flow experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Regional Laboratory hospital services and develop integration plans.
• Participate in implementation of hospital laboratory management services.
• Work with internal and external resources to ensure successful contract.

Skills

Strong project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Proficiency with PC software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or related sciences

Master’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Job Description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Hospital & Lab Services Manager in Perth Amboy, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at Raritan Bay. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Will travel and oversee Perth Amboy, Old Bridge and Carrier Clinic.

Pay range: $102,500 - $184,150 per year. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Work as the manager for the Regional Laboratory hospital services and with the national PLS team to develop integration plans based on the structure of the lab management arrangement.
• Participate in the identification, design, development and implementation of hospital laboratory management services. Participate in implementation plans, start up and ongoing management for both internal (regional business needs) and external customer (hospital client) contracting requirements.
• Interfaces with internal and external resources to ensure successful and timely completion of the lab management arrangement and the ongoing contract success of operations in accordance with client and company needs.
• Participates in training hospital management and/or staff and is responsible for evaluating the project effectiveness and outcome. Manager is a key player in performance of the project team and evaluates overall team performance.
• Works with national PLS manager and leadership as well as the regional SLT to manage and execute implementation plan including directing staff resources (both internal and external), evaluating results, creating documentation of newly created processes and managing overall engagement.
• Hospital Service Manager has direct line of responsibility for Quest Diagnostics managers and staff at the client locations, to maintain relationships and communications with hospital client, sales, Professional Lab Services Team, Regional operations and functional partners (procurement, logistics, etc), throughout the duration of the contract.
• Regional accountability for a successful and timely client contract launch and ongoing operations.
• Provide regular and detailed project status to internal team members and client. Highlight issues, scope of services, with ongoing monthly and quarterly hospital reporting on productivity, quality, equipment and process flows.
• Ensure that any contracted service where Quest Diagnostics contracts a hospital (under lab management or a free standing contract) to provide testing services for Quest Diagnostics stat or off hours RRL coverage is delivered in a high quality and with all contract terms delivered as agreed on.
• Manager is a key operations contact for Hospital clients that contract with Quest Diagnostics for testing services to coordinate service level expectations. Coordinate and act as an operations liaison for regional management and scientific directors responses of Quest Diagnostics leadership to ensure hospital client satisfaction as well as to foster and identify regional opportunities for deeper Hospital Lab Management services.
• Lead or participate in internal meetings, client meetings or cross-functional meetings. Responsible for participating in development of project plans, meeting documentation, regional action item management, and any other regional deliverables.
• Successfully transition of lab management employees post implementation to the Regional Hospital Service Manager and other functional leaders in the regional team.
• Ability to utilize effective management, influencing skills both internally and externally to ensure a successful implementation of all services within scope.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: 5 or more years managerial experience in the laboratory industry. Generalist background.

Preferred Work Experience

• Prior managerial hospital experience
• Lean design/work-flow experience
• Lab consolidation experience.
• Project Management experience

Skills

• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with key PC software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Results oriented and capable of working independently in the field.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
• Ability to work in a very dynamic team environment.
• Considerable knowledge of the general laboratory services and testing requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology, Biology, or other related sciences. (Required)
• Master’s Degree Business or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Formal Project Management training (Preferred)

About The Team

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