Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science.
Completion of a Clinical Laboratory training program.
Proficient in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Five years of Clinical Laboratory experience, including one year in a supervisory role.
Current Florida Supervisor license in required laboratory specialties.
Certification from a recognized laboratory certifying agency (e.g., ASCP) or eligibility.
Responsibilities
Implement operational and technical policies for resource utilization and compliance.
Provide input on operational goals and financial performance.
Direct cost-effective use of resources, including personnel and supplies.
Review customer service metrics and financial budgets.
Oversee compliance of the Point-of-Care testing program.
Manage personnel functions including hiring and coaching.
Ensure timely implementation of performance management programs.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Retirement savings plan options.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration.
Employee wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
A Brief Overview
Responsible for supervising all activities within the laboratory including department operations to meet laboratory service demands within Orlando Health's financial and operational plan.
Responsibilities
What you will do
Implements operational and technical policies and procedures for resource utilization, financial performance, service standards, and compliance to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements at laboratory site of responsibility.
Provides input on operational goals.
Directs cost effective utilization of resources, including personnel and supply inventory, to meet or exceed financial critical success factors.
Reviews customer service and financial budgetary constraints.
Oversees Point-of-Care testing program to ensure compliance.
Practices personnel management according to Orlando Health Human Resources guidelines, policies and procedures including hiring, counseling, and separation of employees.
Coaches team members.
Oversees scheduling.
Ensures Performance management program is implemented and maintained in a timely manner including coaching plans, competencies, and results sharing.
Interacts with other Orlando Health Laboratory to ensure consistency in technical, operational, and administrative policies and procedures.
Adheres to Orlando Health policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards, Code of Conduct standards and the Compliance Program.
Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.
Able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Able to maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Regularly interacts with Pathologists, Medical staff, laboratory employees, other department managers, and key laboratory customers regarding laboratory services.
Works with the Purchasing department in the negotiations of vendor contracts and cost containment measures.
Utilizes process improvement indicator results, benchmark information, customer requirements, and team input to implement quality service and team relationship critical success factors.
Participates in Process Improvement activities both inter and intra departmentally.
Practices and oversees safety and infection control practices.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Scope Includes
Health Central inpatient, outpatient, and nearby freestanding facility.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science required.
Successful completion of a Clinical Laboratory training program.
Computer knowledge including Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Hospital Information Systems (HIS), and personal computers.
Five years of Clinical Laboratory experience is required, to include 1 year of supervisory experience.
Current license as a Supervisor in the specialty/specialties required by the laboratory section in the State of Florida.
Certified by a professional laboratory-certifying agency, i.e. by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
-Leadership Experience - At least 1 year of director or manager experience
-Generalist Knowledge- Hands-on skills in multiple lab areas - such as chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, immunology, and blood banking. Can troubleshoot tests in more than one discipline, not just one specialty.
About Orlando Regional Healthcare
Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with multiple facilities in the Orlando, Florida area. The organization includes Orlando Regional Medical Center, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, South Seminole Hospital, and Health Central Hospital. Orlando Health was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The organization provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health.
