Section Manager Regional Laboratory

Kaiser Permanente; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Section Manager for their Regional Laboratory. This pivotal role involves directing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a talented team in a high-volume clinical environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in laboratory management, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and a passion for quality service. Join a dynamic organization that values professional growth and innovation, where your leadership will directly impact the quality of healthcare services provided to the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume clinical laboratory.
• 3+ years in a supervisory/managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of clinical laboratory.
• Recruit, train, and motivate staff for professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary:

Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of their specific area of responsibility which includes all personnel activities, technical oversight, general workflow and budget. Ensures compliance with federal state and local requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Directs and manages the day-to-day operations for a major clinical laboratory department or multiple sections.

+ Recruits, hires, trains, and ensures competency of staff. Motivates and encourages professional growth.

+ Controls costs by monitoring personnel utilization, material usage rates, analyzing fluctuations in types and volumes of tests, and implementing corrective action. Implements departmental Total Quality Management.

+ Participates in the design and evolution of Regional Laboratory and Northern California Region integrated laboratory quality system. Ensures compliance/ regulatory and accreditation agencies rules and regulations. Implements effective risk control process.

+ Researches/resolves client problems/issues. Oversees and coordinates startup, implementation and maintenance activities resulting from new services or transfer of services.

+ Participates in department, inter-department, inter-facility and inter-regional projects which help the Regional Laboratory achieve its goal of providing quality service and client support in a cost effective manner.

+ Develops transition plan and timelines for new services/tests, outreach programs or transfer of work, and monitors milestones to achieve service expectations. Coordinates internal resources to support new services.

+ Serves as primary liaison to RILIS/ITS for ongoing and new issues. Develops needs analysis as appropriate. Coordinates the integration of secondary laboratory information systems with RILIS. Serves as Department Manager in his/her absence.

+ Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum five (5) years of experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory required.

+ Minimum three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/managerial position required.

Education

+ Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science or related field required.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) OR Limited Specialty License (California)

Additional Requirements:

+ Knowledge of federal, state, local, and accreditation agency regulations.

+ Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Masters degree preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Section Manager Regional Laboratory

LOCATION: Richmond, California

REQNUMBER: 1351338

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.