MANAGER - LABORATORY

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025!

When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.

Laboratory Manager

Responsible along with the Director for the operational management and strategic planning of a specific laboratory section. Has 24/7 accountability and responsibility along with director for assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of both long- and short-range goals for the department and services that are consistent with goals and objectives of the hospital
• In collaboration with Director, establishes course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal in concert with organizational objectives; plans appropriate follow-up activities unless otherwise communicated to supervisor with only rare exceptions. Monitors results
• Assist Director in educating and monitoring staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance. Proactively identifies deficiencies and takes appropriate corrective action with only rare exception
• Mentors new staff and facilitates their integration into the hospital
• Provides employees with clarity about expectations and clear feedback about performance, deals with performance problems in an appropriate and timely way with only rare exception
• Assist with the integration of the clinical, service, administrative, and educational aspects of the department
• In collaboration with Director, responsible for employee matters, which include staff selection, management, and development ensuring adequate numbers of qualified employees to provide safe, effective, and efficient services in accordance with established standards and productivity levels
• Frequently reviews physical environment of service area and the reporting of deficiencies as necessary
• Identifies or implements significant value-added (cost-savings or revenue generating) initiative during the year

Service Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for overall performance of assigned laboratory section(s)
• Promptly notifies Director, Laboratory Services of lab service problems impacting quality of care
• Participates as an active member of the laboratory s administrative/management team
• Selects test methods and equipment to be used in the laboratory section
• Consults with section chiefs on clinical and technical issues, as appropriate.
• Writes technical procedures according to CLSI guidelines and lab specifications, as indicated
• Monitors logs of performance of equipment, including vendor obligations defined in equipment service contracts. Maintains logs of all preventive and remedial maintenance for each piece of equipment in the laboratory.
• Organizes sectional C.M.E. and in-service training and implements activities

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biological science, physical science or in a medical technology program
• Completion of one year of a special training program in the area of assignment is desirable.

Experience:

• Eight years of experience in the area of assignment with minimum of two years laboratory supervision to include fiscal/administrative responsibilities.

License / Certification:

• Current certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) (MT, BB or SBB) or an equivalent certification.

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