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The Department of Pathology - Blood Bank is currently seeking a full time Manager, Laboratory Services to work in Miami. The Manager, Laboratory Services plans and implements the overall laboratory policies, procedures, and services for the assigned unit. Additionally, an employee in this position ensures efficient and effective departmental operations, including department quality control and compliance adherence. The Manager, Laboratory Services also manages and oversees personnel, coordinates services with reference laboratories and vendors, and collaborates with other laboratories and departments to provide high quality integrated patient care. Further, the incumbent oversees the development of various monthly and quarterly reports and actively improves the functions of the laboratory services.

Department Specific Functions

• Core job function will also include ensuring Blood Bank SOPs are in compliance with relevant rules and regulations such as the FDA, CLIA, state testing requirements, Joint Commission, etc., managing FDA reportable events, errors and deviations, performing self-inspection, and auditing, educating clinical team, reviewing and investigating safety events.

• Meets with QA Medical Director and Laboratory Director for final assessment of quality data, outliers, and corrective actions.

• Monitor’s product utilization and brings utilization issues to the attention of the Medical Director(s).

• Analyzes data, generates graphs of quality indicators, conducts investigations, and prepares corrective action plans.

• Oversees the orientation, training and evaluation of competency for current and new Blood Bank testing personnel.

• Responsible for the management and scheduling of Blood Bank laboratory personnel.

• Helps maintain Blood Bank Licensing and accreditation, activity menu and proficiency testing up to date.

• Helps prepare responses to citations and/ or accreditation inquiries.

• Participates actively on ongoing and new performance improvement projects in the Blood Bank.

• Assist on investigations, root cause analyses and complaint resolutions.

• Adheres to all Administration, Environmental of Care, CHP, Safety, Infection Control and Laboratory policies and procedures.

• Other duties assigned.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                     

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Possession of current Florida State Clinical Laboratory Supervisor license

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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