What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir, Lab Operations position at Corewell Health?
Job Summary
Works with the Administrator, Laboratory Services along with the respective medical director, as a change leader in the operational management of the Beaumont Laboratory. Duties include strategic planning, serve as a role model for change, strive to improve personnel and process performances through Six Sigma and Lean initiatives, budget preparation/development, serve as a laboratory division liaison with other divisions assuring quality compliant laboratory services. This position reports to Administrator, Laboratory Services.
Essential Functions
Operations management: Oversee day-to-day operations of specified lab sections, evaluate available resources and make recommendations to improve services and environment. Provide statistics, information, reports and updates to Administrative and Pathology staff, assure compliant lab procedures/processes with various regulatory and accrediting agencies. Participates/chairs laboratory committees as applicable/assigned.
Strategic planning: Participate in intra-divisional committees and partner with Beaumont Laboratory Administration (hospital and medical) to provide leadership regarding change management and culture change, assist in forming and communicating the lab’s vision, goals and challenges to the lab/hospital team.
Staff Assessment and Development: Participate in personnel management including the hiring process, corrective action process, evaluation of current and future job families/ responsibilities, development and creation of future job opportunities, advise employees regarding policies and procedures.
Interdepartmental Activities: Act as a Beaumont Laboratory liaison for various hospital committees, provide information and problem solving for interdepartmental issues.
Financial Development: Work with administration to plan, develop and monitor cost containment and revenue enhancement concepts for all levels of the laboratory division.
Quality Development: Utilizing Lean and Six Sigma techniques, drive quality initiatives to improve service levels and work environment at all levels of the Laboratory division.
Process and IT System Design/Improvement: Act as a change leader for IT driven processes, utilize IT functionality to minimize manual decision processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in science related field
Preferred Master's Degree or equivalent- 5 years of relevant experience 5 years’ experience in the laboratory discipline. Required
3 years of relevant experience 3 years management level experience. Required- CRT-Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
Department Name
Lab - Administration - CH East - West
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
40
Days Worked
5
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
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