Assistant Lab Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for daily operations and quality and quantity of work performed throughout the Histology Lab. Completes established 
competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
 

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Baptist Health System hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate's Degree from accredited college/program in a related science.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience in a managerial role with fiscal, regulatory and quality
improvement responsibilities
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years managerial experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Histologic Technician (HT) from American Society of Clinical
Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent

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General Management:
Assists in establishing goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the facility/Baptist
Health System
Monitors the annual department operating and capital budgets
Manages daily operations of assigned department/s
Manages performance of staff
Demonstrates objectivity in decision making, utilizing facts to support decisions
Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System
Manages to eliminate boundaries to achieve integrated, efficient and quality service
Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies
Serves as a resource to employees and customers as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues
Demonstrates flexibility in response to change
Anticipates and responds to problems and risks
Communicates effectively with all levels in the organization and with inter/external customers

People Management:
Selects or assists in selection of personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions
regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination
Manages, supports and coaches direct reports
Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
Recognizes "experts" and "expertise" throughout the department and seeks employee input
Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
Minimizes staff turnover
Recognizes employees' strengths and accomplishments
Evaluates or assists in evaluating assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct
feedback
Assists in development of competency plans and provides opportunities for learning

Department/Business Unit Management:
Ensures the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the department
Ensures compliance with ALL local, federal, CLIA, CAP, safety and OSHA guidelines
Maintains a positive and professional work environment
Ensures personnel maintain a clean and well -organized work area
Meets all required deadlines assigned
Maintains department supply stock levels and orders supplies
Provides technical instruction, training and guidance to technicians and lab assistants in techniques,
instrumentation and organization of work.
Adheres to laboratory and surgery quality control policies, and ensures documentation of all quality
control activities
Differentiates acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue
specimens
Ensures proper handling of all tissue samples/protocols
Identifies problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolves or
immediately reports
Calculates daily tech workload and updates on AP workload TAT
Performs Histology bench work as needed to ensure timely completion of work
Assists with special projects as assigned
Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients.
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Participates in Performance Improvement activities