Labs Manager , VUMC Client Laboratory Services

CPCLS Admin Job Summary:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking to hire a Laboratory Manager, whom will report to the Associate Vice President, Director’s Administration, and whom will have responsibility for managing 3 key areas in the laboratory, soon to be 4 areas as part of the expansion with our Laboratory Transformation Project and move to the new MetroCenter Vanderbilt Laboratory Services lab.

Additional responsibilities include providing direction for the Diagnostic Laboratory Team Leader (DLTL) Supervisors in each of the individual laboratories and serves as a key resource to integrate clinical activities and optimize patient care. With the lab leadership team, defines clinical performance standards and quality measures, monitors actual performance and when necessary, identifies problems and initiates corrective actions. Manages staff, operating budget and participates in capital budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and coordinates programs and actions within areas of responsibility; has overall fiscal accountability for sections(s).
• Develops work goals and objectives based on interpretation of organization plans and forecasts; plans to achieve goals or establish priorities through appropriate budgeting and program development.
• Monitors payroll reports for overtime and FlexPTO as well as conducts performance appraisals.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position qualifications:
Required:

• Successful completion of CAHEA or NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program or BS from accredited institution with major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP technologist generalist or categorical certification or equivalent certification; or equivalent education and experience per CLIA and TN Medical Laboratory Board (1200-06-01-.22)for personnel performing high complexity testing. Licensed Medical Laboratory Supervisor (Required). Allowed, 6 months to obtain categorical equivalent Medical Technologist Supervisor licensure in the state of Tennessee. Considered in training, until licensure obtained.
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited institution (Required)
• 6 years relevant experience (Required)

Preferred:

• Prior diagnostic labs experience, directly managing 20 direct reports
• Prior diagnostic labs experience in Specimen Receiving and Specimen Processing (Specimen Management Services), Reference or SendOuts, and Contact Center lab areas in an Academic Medical Center Enterprise
• MLS (ASCP or AMT) Certification and state of Tennessee Medical Technologist license
• Medical Technologist - Supervisor license in the state of Tennessee (TN)

Position Shift:
VUMC, Exempt, Day Shift, Monday-Friday

• US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
• Healthcare’s Most Wired: Among the nation’s 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
• Becker’s Hospital Review: named as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
• The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children’s hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
• American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
• Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
• National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
• Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.

* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies. Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. LIC-Licensed Medical Laboratory Supervisor - Tennessee Medical Lab Board Relevant Work Experience 5 years Bachelor's