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The US Oncology Network · 1 day ago

Manager, Laboratory Services- Dallas Sammons

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, seeking a Laboratory Services Manager for their Dallas Sammons location. The role involves overseeing the efficient operation of multiple laboratory facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining quality patient care through accurate laboratory testing and results.

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Responsibilities

Directs the performance of multiple laboratories through scheduling, work prioritization and supervision. Oversees all facets of laboratory testing and functions

Acts as working technical supervisor for the laboratory. Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed

Supervises laboratory personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates competency and performance of all personnel on an ongoing basis. Trains or assigns training of lab personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. Schedules laboratory personnel

Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures

Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performance. Selects, evaluates, develops, and validates all test methods. Writes new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual

Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishes the parameter for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensures that these levels are maintained throughout the testing process

Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records. Exercises professional judgment while ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning. Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing

Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations and other safety regulations. Enforces safety standards. Maintains employee health records when mandated

Orders supplies and equipment. Evaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness. Performs cost analysis on major equipment purchases

Analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis

Monitors and evaluates laboratory testing reimbursement

Interfaces with laboratory vendors and contractors to develop working relationships and cost effective pricing

Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff

Performs laboratory budgeting and cost analysis

Assists in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts for the practice

Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws

Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation

Participates in practice strategic planning. Participates in practice committees as required

Acts as a resource for laboratory related information to other disciplines

Maintains laboratory-specific personnel file

Qualification

Laboratory managementQuality assuranceMedical Technology degreeASCP certificationSupervisory experienceState licensureCost analysisTechnical supervisionCompliance knowledgeInterpersonal skills