Manager - Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Laboratory Administration Leader to coordinate budgets, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards across the clinical laboratory. You will drive performance improvement initiatives and provide policy updates to teams throughout the patient care process.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, ASCP registration, and at least five years in clinical lab settings with supervisory experience, plus a Louisiana

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree preferred in Business or Healthcare Administration.
• Minimum 5 years clinical lab experience including 3 years in supervision.
• ASCP registration required.
• Current Louisiana license as Clinical Laboratory Personnel-Generalist or appropriate license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budget development and monitor budget compliance.
• Oversee implementation of department plans and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the laboratory.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives within the department.
• Provide policy updates and represent the laboratory on committees.
• Manage staff growth, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

Tools

LIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Education

• Required - Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Preferred - Master's degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

Work Experience

• Required - 5 years relevant clinical lab experience including 3 years at the supervisory level.

Certifications

• Required - ASCP registration
• Current license or temporary Louisiana license as a Clinical Laboratory Personnel-Generalist or appropriate Clinical Laboratory Personnel license in the state of practice
• Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution

Job Duties

• Coordinates development of annual budget and regularly monitors budget compliance. Evaluates existing systems for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Oversees the timely implementation of institutional/department plans and objectives ensuring the effective cost management and efficient utilization of resources. Manages employee growth and development through coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
• Ensures consistent compliance with all regulatory agency mandates.
• Participates and encourages the active participation in the department's performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of institutional/departmental policies and promotes consistent interpretation and adherence. Provides new policy information and updates to employees on a timely basis. Readily accepts appointments as Laboratory Administration Representative for institution/departmental committees, task forces, etc.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time