Manager, Pulmonary Lab/Rehab

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Manager of the Pulmonary Lab and Rehab to oversee daily operations of the pulmonary diagnostic lab, exercise physiology lab, and pulmonary rehab.

The role includes leading staff, coordinating equipment maintenance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in accordance with GLI and ATS/ERS standards, with travel to CHP satellite locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pulmonary or similar clinical labs.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement and operations.
• Ability to manage budgets and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow of the pulmonary diagnostic lab and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Direct staff, provide supervision and orientation, and serve as resource to leads and technologists.
• Coordinate equipment evaluation, repair, and preventive maintenance; maintain records and reports.
• Develop and update operating policies, procedures, and infection control practices in line with standards.
• Participate in leadership meetings, training, and continuing education activities.
• Ensure effective communication and teamwork within the department and with other hospital staff.
• Prepare for emergencies in alignment with departmental guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operations management

Quality assurance

Tools

Epic Templates

Job description

Under general supervision, the Manger, Pulmonary Lab / Rehab is responsible for managing daily operations of the pulmonary diagnostic lab, exercise physiology lab and pulmonary rehab. Responsible for overseeing and delegating quality assurance and process improvement activities, equipment evaluations. Assists director in preparing the operating and capital budgets. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience and certifications.

Occasional travel to other CHP Satellite locations may be required

Responsibilities

• Performs duties and responsibilities according to the corporate philosophy and basis of service excellence of the UPMC Health System.
• Manages day to day workflow and is responsible for the utilization of departments resources and directs subordinate staff to accomplish the day’s work in the pulmonary laboratory and pulmonary rehabilitation departments.
• Provides leadership to Leads and Charge Technologist by teaching and assisting with orientation and being a resource when needed.
• Responsible for evaluation and purchase of new equipment, coordinates major equipment repair and preventive maintenance; maintains records and reports of equipment maintenance.
• Participates actively in the development and maintenance of the department's quality improvement program meeting requirements of the hospital, JCAHO and other accrediting agencies.
• Evaluates laboratory programs and activities; develops, implements and updates Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory's operating policies and procedures in accordance with GLI and ATS/ERS standards, infection control and safety, equipment calibration, evaluations and repairs, patient records and inventory.
• Assesses and makes necessary changes to process and workflow, Epic Templates, scheduling of both in patient and outpatients.
• Develops and demonstrates annual competencies while insuring overall proficiency of all team members.
• Works closely with support staff (training, supervision and delegation) in a manner that both verbally and non-verbally promotes respect, confidence and a team atmosphere.
• Promotes effective communication and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork within the department, hospital and with other health care professionals.
• Organizes, and conducts team meetings.
• Participates in leadership meetings, in services and continuing education.
• Serves as a resource and back up to the pulmonary rehab.
• Prepares for and responds to emergencies consistent with departmental guidelines.