Director - Clinical Lab Ops
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

This position will support our Central Clinical Labs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership- Provide leadership on initiatives, projects, or programs. Collaborate with appropriate parties to plan, implement, and/or evaluate services. May manage personnel related to specific projects.
  
• Personnel Management - General- Manage reporting personnel. Make decisions regarding, and take responsibility for recruitment, selection, on-boarding, development, training, discipline, termination, evaluation, salary, payroll, and/or retention. Identify and work to correct personnel management issues. May maintain and/or create position descriptions and/or performance evaluation criteria.
  
• Safety- Attends required Cincinnati Children's training sessions, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens and OSHA. Enforce compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures. Understands, adheres to and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit. Respect patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Ensures the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Be a patient and staff safety advocate and work within Safety Coaching system to create a safety minded environment in the laboratories.
  
• Operations Management- Monitor and respond to situations that affect daily operations. Assist in the development, maintenance and oversight of program policies and procedures. Provide input on planning, evaluating and/or implementing programs and/or procedures. Plan, direct, schedule and/or manage resources and/or personnel.
  
• Process Improvement- Participate in improving/assuring organizational and/or departmental performance/quality through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and/or providing input to department discussions. Anticipate and actively identify and recommend areas for process/system improvement. May work with appropriate personnel to implement agreed upon changes. May participate in the evaluation of improvement initiatives/activities.
  

To assist in the planning, direction, implementation, coordination and improvement of services in Clinical Laboratory. To direct laboratory practice and operational efficiency, coach and develop staff, and manage the work environment. To serve as a resource for Clinical Laboratory department(s) and Patient Care areas for laboratory needs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in laboratory sciences or related field Preferred: Masters degree in a related field
  
• 7+ years of related experience Preferred: Operational and supervisory experience within a clinical lab environment
  
• Current clinical registry (ASCP or equivalent)
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
• Competitive retirement plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
N/A (United States of America)

Department
Central Clinical Lab

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Salary Range
$111,155.20 - $142,043.20

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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