Kaiser Permanente

Regional Laboratory Section Manager Cytology

Kaiser Permanente$175K — $226K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a high-volume cytology laboratory
  • 3-5 years of supervisory/managerial experience
  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field
  • California Cytotechnologist License
  • Cytologist Certificate from the American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • Strong understanding of laboratory compliance and accreditation standards
  • Ability to thrive in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the Regional Laboratory Cytology department
  • Recruit, hire, and train cytology staff to ensure competency and boost professional growth
  • Participate in designing and ensuring compliance of lab quality systems
  • Lead research and development of new test methodologies
  • Resolve client issues and oversee startup of new services
  • Develop and monitor transition plans for new services and outreach programs
  • Serve as the primary liaison for RILIS/ITS integration and analysis

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive Labor/Management Partnership environment
  • Comprehensive quality service approach
  • Access to a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
  • Potential for involvement in innovative projects in laboratory services
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Directs and controls the day-to-day Regional Laboratory Cytology department operations including all personnel activities, technical oversight and work flow.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Manages all the cytology 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 Northern 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.
  • 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 high-volume cytology laboratory required.
  • Minimum three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience required.
Education

  • Bachelors degree in biological sciences or related field required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Cytotechnologist License (California)
  • Cytologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology
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.


Primary Location: California,Berkeley,Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 04:00 PM
Working Hours End: 12:30 AM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701 - Pathology/Lab-Regional Lab - 0206
Pay Range: $175200 - $226710 / year Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization that provides health insurance and medical care to members in several states across the United States. The organization was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Oakland, California. Kaiser Permanente operates hospitals, medical centers, and clinics, and offers a range of services including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is known for its integrated healthcare model, which combines health insurance and medical care in a single system. Kaiser Permanente is also committed to promoting health equity and addressing social determinants of health, such as housing and food insecurity.
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