Dir, Lab Svc/Genomic/Biomarker ( Full- Time)

Company: Meridian Health
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.The Dir, Lab Svc/Genomic/Biomarker coordinates all HMH Genomic Lab administrative operations and fiscal responsibilities, provides solutions, leadership and administration of staff with the goal of achieving the highest quality laboratory testing. Responsible, with the medical leadership of the Department of Pathology, for the strategic vision and direction of the HMH Genomic Lab. Responsible for achieving high patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Maintains current knowledge of next generation sequencing procedures and innovations, trends in healthcare and standards of care. Responsibilities A Day in the life of a Director Lab Services at Hackensack Meridian includes: Investigates and responds to physician inquiries regarding Genomic Lab operations.--- Mentors section heads/supervisors/technologists/staff in effectively dealing with staff issues, scheduling conflicts, staff development, fiscal responsibilities and applying leadership skills.--- Prepares annual operating, capital and special project budgets for operational departments. --- Explains budget variances as needed. --- Takes responsibility for the delivery of quality outcomes for patient, employee and physician satisfaction.--- Disciplines, counsels, and hears grievances. Recommends and participates in hire/discharge/transfer/promotion of personnel. Maintains close working relationship with employees and pathologists.--- Implements, reviews, revises and enforces Departmental policies. Implements and enforces HMH policies.--- Plans, develops and implements Departmental objectives in conjunction with Department Chair. --- Goals are aligned with institutional goals.--- Insures adequate staffing of the Genomic Lab.--- Evaluates and recommends purchase of capital equipment.--- Evaluates feasibility, cost and priority of physician and lab supervisory requests for personnel, equipment and supplies.--- Insures adequate staffing of the Genomic Lab.--- Evaluates and recommends purchase of capital equipment.--- Evaluates feasibility, cost and priority of physician and lab supervisory requests for personnel, equipment and supplies.--- Monitors charging and billing procedures to insure compliance and maximize revenue.--- Coordinates the Department---s response to facility emergency codes --- Interviews prospective applicants for positions within the Department.--- Possesses a thorough working knowledge of the laboratory and hospital computer systems and is able to perform all systems functions necessary to achieve the timely reporting, billing and charting of results.--- Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 15 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day. Qualifications --- Obtain/maintain extensive contacts with lab personnel, physicians, nurses, patients, administrative and other HMH team members.--- Bachelor---s degree.--- Minimum of 5 years management and 10 years laboratory experience.--- Master---s degree in business/administrative field.If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply todayJob SummaryJob ID: 2020-88792Department: Genomics LabSite: JFK Medical CenterJob Location: US-NJ-EdisonPosition Type: Full Time with BenefitsStandard Hours Per Week: 40Shift: DayShift Hours: VariedWeekend Work: Weekends as NeededOn Call Work: No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work: As Needed

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