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Kaiser Permanente Manager Operations, Pathology/Histology Labs in North Hollywood, California
Job Summary:
Directs and controls the day-to-day Pathology/Histology department operations including personnel activities, technical oversight and work flow.
Essential Responsibilities:
Manages all histology/pathology activities, including recruiting, hiring and training of staff.
Ensures competency, motivates and encourages professional growth.
Controls costs by monitoring productivity, personnel utilization, overtime, material usage rates, analyzing fluctuations in types and volumes of tests, and implements corrective actions.
Participates in the design of Regional Laboratory and Southern California Region integrated laboratory quality system.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies rules and regulations.
Designs and implements effective risk control processes.
Leads in the research of new and/or improved test development methodologies by: performing experimental testing procedures; validating effectiveness/feasibility for implementation; cost of procedure(s); preparing and submitting recommendation(s) for change to laboratory management and other stakeholders (such as Chiefs of Pathologists).
Researches and resolves client problem/issues.
Oversees and coordinates startup and implementation activities resulting from new services or transfer of services.
Participates in department, inter-department, inter-facility, and inter-regional level projects which help the regional laboratory achieve its goal of providing quality service and client support in a cost effective manner.
Develops transition plan for new services/tests, outreach programs for transfer of work, timelines, and monitors milestones to achieve service expectations.
Coordinates internal resources to support new service.
Serves as primary liaison to RILIS/ITS for ongoing and new issues.
Develops needs analysis as appropriate.
Leads in the integration of secondary laboratory information system with RILIS.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in high-volume histology laboratory required.
Education
Bachelors degree in biological sciences or related field required or four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Histologic Technologist Certificate OR Pathologist's Assistant Certificate OR Histologic Technician Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in science or related field preferred.
Additional courses in business administration and/or management preferred.
Notes:
- Flexible hours as needed for operations
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Manager Operations, Pathology/Histology Labs
LOCATION: North Hollywood, California
REQNUMBER: 1272359
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.