Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Manager Laboratory - Lake Cellular Therapy

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System • $80K — $95K *
Baton Rouge, LA 70816In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience as a Medical Technologist with supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • Licensed in Louisiana as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

  • Lead and assign tasks to lab staff while ensuring high-quality work and operations.
  • Oversee departmental staff and assist with performance appraisals.
  • Assist in preparing budget proposals and monitor the use of resources effectively.
  • Support short- and long-term project planning and facilitate communication.
  • Manage inventory and procurement of lab supplies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director to meet clinical and technical department needs.
  • Champion continuous quality improvement initiatives and support staff education.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Cooperative work environment promoting effective team dynamics
  • Flexibility in adjusting duties to meet customer service needs
  • Involvement in innovative healthcare practices and techniques
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for the effective administration and management of one or more laboratory departments. Areas of accountability include human resources management, financial management, operations management, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, strategic planning and customer service.

Responsibilities

  1. Leadership
    1. Schedules and assigns work to staff members, monitors work quality and quantity, and ensures efficient departmental operations by providing back-up supervisory support when needed.
    2. Oversees the staff of their departments, promotes effective relationships within the hospital, monitors work quality and quantity, and assists in the preparation of performance appraisals.
  2. Program Management and Daily Operations
    1. Performs at an acceptable productivity level when assisting in developing, preparing, and recommending annual departmental operating and capital budgets and monitors the economical use and procurement of equipment, supplies, and personnel. Ensures that periodic equipment maintenance is carried out in order to control hospital and departmental costs and conserve all hospital resources. Investigates new techniques, practices, and equipment in an effort to identify ways of maximizing the quality and efficiency of health care services provided to patients.
    2. Assists in planning short- and long-term projects and provides feedback to employees thus providing adequate communication and understanding.
    3. Coordinates, plans, and utilizes time efficiently in an effort to prioritize and organize duties while remaining flexible to meet the needs of the laboratory service customers. Maintains an inventory of supplies in work areas and requests and orders supplies as necessary to ensure efficient departmental operations and avoid duplication of energy and services whenever possible.
    4. Functions cooperatively with the Medical Director in meeting the clinical and technical needs of the department and its customers.
  3. Performance Improvement and Quality
    1. Quality is paramount in all aspects of daily function and work processes to include assisting in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement programs and participation in multi-disciplinary CQI efforts. Promotes and encourages the growth and development of all personnel by encouraging their participation in approved continuing education activities and advocates continuing education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel.
  4. Other Duties as Assigned
    1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.


Qualifications

  • 3 years as a Medical Technologist and previous supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Licensed in Louisiana as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The system was established in 1984 and is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. The system operates six hospitals, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, the largest hospital in Louisiana. The system also operates a number of clinics and other health care facilities throughout Louisiana. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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