Assistant Director, Laboratory Operations

Assistant Director, Laboratory Operations Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.  The Assistant Director of Laboratory Operations Holds overall managerial responsibility for the operations of the laboratory for Cayuga Health System. Responsibilities include planning, development, and implementation of laboratory services for inpatient, outpatient, and outreach; leadership of a team of laboratory managers, supervisors, leads, and production staff; quality control and quality management, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance as assigned. Works constructively with the administrative and medical directors of laboratory, pathology, and blood bank services. Assists in achievement of designated objectives and plans identified in the enterprise strategic planning process. Works collaboratively with other system and departmental staff, department heads, and medical staff. This position has oversight for laboratory activities at critical access hospital, Oncology Laboratory, and joint venture reference laboratory, as assigned. Responsible for initiatives and partnerships related to research and development for the organization. Role and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Supports and advances the mission, vision, and values of Cayuga Health. In conjunction with the administrative and medical directors, plans, develops, and implements services that support the patient care efforts of the medical staff, meet enterprise strategic objectives, and are consistent with the enterprise strategic plan. Evaluates and proposes changes in equipment and services. Operations Management Exercises stewardship of resources used such as labor, supplies, and contracted services, and maintains efficiency of operations. Writes or oversees writing of staff schedules that ensure seamless quality of services. Works constructively with supply chain to optimize purchasing and contract terms. Assumes leadership responsibility in research-driven initiatives Oversees remote and affiliated laboratory serves for the Health System. Personnel Management Encourages and enables professional education and development of the lab management team and all department staff Supports and encourages a fair, inclusive work environment that is perceived by staff as respectful of their abilities, and individual and team contributions. Establishes and uses performance standards used to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of designated personnel. Performs functions of recruiting/hiring and staffing, employee evaluations, counseling, and discipline. Assists with departmental employee engagement efforts, human resources concerns. Supports and encourages Just Culture as a performance improvement tool. Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance Maintains knowledge of applicable standards of CLIA, NYS CLEP, TJC, FDA, OSHA. Composes and maintains policies, procedures, maintenance records, records of orientation, training, competency assessment, quality control, and quality management as needed for reliable operations and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with laboratory management team to maintain laboratory services certification, licensure, and accreditation. Quality, Patient Safety, and Patient Experience Actively participates in the laboratory quality management system, performance improvement efforts, workplace safety, and patient safety. Helps ensure that the laboratory quality management system is effectively integrated with the enterprise quality assurance and performance improvement plan. Encourages use of evidence-based and expert consensus-based clinical guidelines throughout the processes of the laboratory. Supports and encourages use of modern quality tools such as Lean and Six Sigma, and best practices from industry organizations such as AABB, CLSI, ASM Maintains expert understanding of the quality control and proficiency testing activities in all relevant sections of the laboratory. Required Skills and Experience: Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent. Preferred: Relevant master's degree, MLS(ASCP) and specialist ASCP certification. Equivalent or similar credentials may be acceptable. Experience
• Required: 4 years' bench experience in a NYS-permitted clinical laboratory. Preferred: 10 years' experience managing relevant sections of a hospital laboratory. Equivalent or similar credentials may be acceptable. Prefer experience with managing multiple laboratories within a Health System. Licensure
• Required: New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist. P referred Skills and Experience: Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred Good written and oral communication skills preferred. Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes. Physical Requirements : Able to stand for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Able to perform light lifting, up to 40 pounds. Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at . I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me. I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks. I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Job Posted by ApplicantPro