Laboratory Quality Manager

Overview

Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital

400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086  

Schedule: 40hrs. per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Plan, coordinate, and direct the quality operations of the clinical laboratory to ensure accurate, quality-driven services are provided to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assist the Administrative Director in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Oversee the implementation of, and compliance with hospital policies and procedures, College of American Pathologist Laboratory Accreditation Standards, the Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements as defined by the State of Florida and the Federal Government. Works closely with other hospital quality groups to coordinate interdisciplinary interactions necessary for the development of total quality management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensures, in collaboration with the department's management team, that all sections within the department remain in compliance with all CAP, AABB, The Joint Commission, and CLIA accreditation standards and regulations for Clinical and Anatomic Pathology as well as Point of Care activities the lab supports in other departments. (25%)
• Initiates and directs the performance improvement activities/projects/functions within the Department of Laboratory Services in collaboration with the department's management team/staff and other hospital staff as required. Prepares and reports these activities to hospital's Performance Improvement Committee (PIC) or other venues where applicable. (25%)
• Functions as a resource for staff education related to compliance with CAP Accreditation, Regulatory, Safety and Licensure requirements. (10%)
• Assists in the collection and analysis of data in support of the Quality Management Plan and Process Improvement initiatives both within the department and in collaboration with other departments as requested or needed. (15%)
• Performs other duties and/or projects work as assigned. (5%)
• Manages designated cost centers including personnel and daily operations. (20%)
• Supports initiatives for which the Department is responsible as assigned or requested.
• Advises the Administrative Director of problems related to the operation of the department.
• Attends department staff meetings as requested and represents the department as required at hospital management meetings.
• Participates in the weekend on-call rotation.
• Performs other duties, within job scope, as it relates to the effective management of the department. 

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree.

Required Licensure/Certifications: Current Florida license for Clinical Laboratory Technologist -OR- Clinical Laboratory Supervisor.

Required Experience: 2 years of supervisory or management experience at UF Health -OR - Over 5 years of Laboratory supervisory or management experience outside of UF Health.

Supervision: Supervisory Responsibility: Number of employees supervised is 3

Necessary Skills:

1. Strong knowledge of Laboratory related regulatory requirements.

2. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with department and hospital staff.

3. Thorough knowledge of Quality Management and Performance Improvement principles and tools.

4. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

5. Thorough knowledge and use of appropriate computer applications to perform duties efficiently.

6. Ability to meet changing conditions and utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret data.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.