Lab Section Manager Microbiology/Molecular (ORMC) - Orlando Health
Orlando, FL 32806
About the Job
The Laboratory Section Operations Manager is responsible for monitoring laboratory operations on a daily basis to ensure quality
levels of performance are maintained and compliance with applicable regulations. This role will be supporting on Microbiology and Molecular departments here at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for:
- Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
- Retirement Savings plan.
- Paid Time Off plan.
- Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program and Preferred Education Program.
- Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
- Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!
ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest
acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12
adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service
excellence.
Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winninghospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span
Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy byproviding professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin
your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
The Laboratory Section Operations Manager is responsible for monitoring laboratory operations on a daily basis to ensure quality
levels of performance are maintained and compliance with applicable regulations.
•Responsible for the enrollment and participation in appropriate proficiency programs for all services performed.
•Ensures that the quality control program is effective and corrective actions are taken when necessary and that results are not reported until systems are properly functioning.
• The Laboratory Section Operations Manager is responsible for staff planning and oversees scheduling to meet service demands.
•Ensures that qualified and licensed staff are scheduled based on services required.
•Provides an orientation and training to personnel and that the competence of personnel is assessed and improved.
•Encourages staff self-development and learning. Practices personnel management according to corporate Human Resources guidelines, policies and procedures including hiring, scheduling staff to meet work demands, counseling, and separation of employees.
•Ensures Performance management program is implemented and maintained for the laboratory in a timely manner including orientation and training, evaluating competencies, and coaching plans, disciplinary action and maintaining current job descriptions.
Oversees the development and implementation departmental policies and procedures for resource utilization, service standards, and compliance to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
•Assists with planning and developing departmental operational goals.
Evaluates current and future technology within the laboratory.
•Assists with the preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals for the selection of new technology. Prepares justifications for new technology.
•Recommends and oversees the implementation of test methodology/instrument changes. Prepares and maintains capital and
operational budgets.
•Operates department within budgetary constraints. Uses cost effective utilization of resources to meet or exceed financial budgets.
•Reports financial variances.
•Ensures the laboratory performance improvement plan is implemented and reports departmental service monitors and services meet or exceed the customer’s needs.
• The Laboratory Section Operations Manager is expected to adhere to corporate policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment
to Excellence and Code of Conduct standards and the Compliance Program.
•Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
•Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
•Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
•Regularly interacts with Pathologists, Medical staff, laboratory employees, other department managers, and key laboratory
customers regarding laboratory services.
•Interacts with the Purchasing department in the negotiations of vendor contracts and cost containment measures.
•Uses process improvement indicator results, benchmark information, customer requirements, and team input to implement
quality, service and team relationship critical success factor.
•Continually evaluates the laboratory and healthcare market and implements necessary changes.
Education/Training
• Graduate from an accredited school of Laboratory Technology. Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Completion of one year clinical
laboratory training internship, plus Medical Technologist (MT), Histotechnologist (HT) or Cytotechnologist (CT) by American Society
of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) registry or eligible. Computer knowledge including Laboratory Information System (LIS), Hospital
Information System (HIS), and personal computers. Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development and
continuing education.
Licensure/Certification
• 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.
Experience
• Five (5) years of Clinical Laboratory experience is required to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.