Specimen Processing, Laboratory Manager, Day Shift Position & Client Overview: Our client, located in the beautiful DMV region near our nation's capital, is currently seeking a Specimen Processing manager to oversee one of their biggest operations in the DC area. This is a day shift opportunity at one of the largest laboratory companies in the world. Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing Specimen Processing, Imaging, Cytology Processing and Tech Ops, may also oversee some or all of the following: Referral Testing, Test In Question, and Histology Processing. Responsible for the overseeing following activities: training of all personnel, all daily operations of related departments, Ensure all Compliance Policies are followed, low error rate, and productivity within company standards. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment. HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. Job Requirements:Specimen Processing, Laboratory Manager, Day Shift Responsibilities include but not limited to: Plans, assigns, and directs work in the functional areas of responsibility, in a high complexity and high volume environment. Serves as liaison with all other laboratory departments. Mentors and supports direct reports, ie Supervisors, QA Technician and Safety Coordinators in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary. Defines, coordinates, and monitors quality assurance programs and supervises activities of the Quality Assurance Technician. Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections. Oversees staffing of all personnel in each department. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling. Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such. Reviews staff performance, drives process and project management, and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines. Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process. Coordinates with Laboratory Manager as it relates to operations and actively participates on subspecialty committees, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed. Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget. Resolves problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication. Defines, coordinates and monitors EHS programs and supervises activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensures EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversees plans and preparations for inspections. Where applicable, ensures all Federal, State & local licensure requirements are met, working with the QA and Medical Director's offices. Monitor Special Handling of Jeopardized Clients, Hospital Clients and Vital Specimens to ensure there are no mishandled specimens/orders. Responsible to ensure improvement and/or standardization initiatives are implemented. Monitor schedules to ensure minimal overtime for employees. Ensures commitments are met through the project sponsors, leaders, and team members Leads efforts to implement Process Control and Management (process definition, documentation, ownership, metrics, and monitoring systems) Facilitates workshops and targeted improvement events to help teams quickly achieve strategic objectives Works with local team members to identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities Works with functional and site leaders as a "thought leader" to create future state improvement roadmaps with clear executable plans that are in line with the business strategies improvement needs Works with local team members to model and coach effective leader standard work and daily work management behaviors such as gemba walks, tiered huddles, TPM reviews, and active problem-solving Contributes toward building a grass-roots culture of continuous improvement Education, Certification, & Experience: Bachelor's or associate's degree Five (5) years of experience