[Histonet] Histology QA Manager opening at Kaiser Berkeley, CA

[Kiranjit Grewal]

Hi Histonetters,
 
Great opportunity to work for one of the best Histology Lab. Excellent benefits and tremendous growth opportunities in the organization.
 
Here is the posting and please contact me if you have any questions or apply on line.
 
Regional Lab QA Section Manager, Histology [BRK067]( Job # 154196)
 


Description  
Under the general direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and the immediate supervision of the Pathology Director and Director of Laboratory Services, Quality and collaboration with Histology operational managers, NCAL pathology departments and Regional Laboratory Histology Director, directs and controls the Histology departmental specific Laboratory Quality System/Assessment program to improve quality, services, and meet all regulatory requirements.
 
Essential Functions:
• Manages all histology activities, including recruiting, hiring and training of staff.
• Ensures competency, motivates and encourages professional growth.
• Controls costs by monitoring productivity, personnel utilization, overtime, material usage rates, analyzing fluctuations in types and volumes of tests, and implements corrective actions.
• Participates in the design of Regional Laboratory and Northern California Region integrated laboratory quality system. 
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies' rules and regulations.
•  Designs and implements effective risk control processes.
• Leads in the research of new and/or improved test development methodologies by:  performing experimental testing procedures;  validating effectiveness/feasibility for implementation;  cost of procedure(s);  preparing and submitting recommendation(s) for change to laboratory management and other stakeholders (such as Chiefs of Pathologists).
• Researches and resolves client problem/issues.
• Oversees and coordinates startup and implementation activities resulting from new services or transfer of services.
• Participates in department, inter-department, inter-facility, and inter-regional level projects which help the regional laboratory achieve its goal of providing quality service and client support in a cost effective manner.
•  Develops transition plan for new services/tests, outreach programs for transfer of work, timelines, and monitors milestones to achieve service expectations.
•  Coordinates internal resources to support new service.
• Serves as primary liaison to RILIS/ITS for ongoing and new issues. 
• Develops needs analysis as appropriate.  Leads in the integration of secondary laboratory information system with RILIS.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.
•  At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. 
• Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
 



Qualifications  
Basic Qualifications:
• Significant experience in high-volume histology laboratory required (usually five years).
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience (usually three years). 
• Bachelor's in biological sciences or related field required.
• Master's in science or related field preferred.
• Additional courses in business administration and/or management preferred.
• Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a high volume clinical laboratory or complex healthcare delivery system.
• At least 3 years in recent progressive supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Proven strong leadership and human resource skills.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in creating a collaborative work environment and labor management partnership.
• Demonstrable experience in project management, quality system management, process mapping, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrable experience in high level of initiative, good judgment, exemplary interpersonal skills, excellent written/verbal communication skills, excellent presentation, and supporting all levels of internal and external clients in a multifaceted, culturally diverse, and complex operation.
• Demonstrable knowledge and/or skills in budgeting, purchasing, staffing, scheduling, and employee coaching/mentoring.
• Knowledge in bargaining union contract applications. Proficient skills in using various computer applications in document creation, statistical analysis, graphic display, and flowcharting.• Ability to be flexible in schedules to meet deadlines or operational requirements as needed. 
Primary Location
: California-Berkeley-Berkeley Regional Lab - 1725 1725 Eastshore  
Scheduled Hours (1-40)
: 40  
Shift
: Day  
Working Days
: Mon - Fri  
Working Hours Start
: 9:00AM  
Working Hours End
: 5:30PM 
 
 
Kiranjit Grewal