Assistant Administrative Laboratory Director

Purpose of Position:

Assist the Laboratory Director position under CMS Standard D6077 and/or D6078. Provide services as directed by CMS Standards D6080-D6140 Laboratory Director Responsibilities, Assists the Technical Consultant and Clinical Consultant Responsibilities and applicable delegatory items as appropriate for Norton Sound Regional Hospital Laboratory. Assists Administrative Laboratory Director and must maintain an in-depth knowledge of Medical Laboratory principles, practices, standards, requirements and techniques. Assist in directing employees, maintaining competency, training of staff and completion of staff performance evaluations and corrective actions.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the selection, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline of laboratory staff. Instill passion in staff for NSHC's mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment
• Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability while assisting the Administrative Director overseeing the department's operations and budget. Helps to forecast needs and allocate resources.

• Assist in the oversight of staff to ensure that the proper testing is ordered, resulted and that there are no ambiguities in the physician's order.

• Assist in the monitoring of cost containment measures in ordering and maintaining laboratory supply stock and inventory

• Assist in monitoring the Electronic Health Record and Laboratory Information System and assist in the development of policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and annual review of policies and procedures

• Participate in meetings to assist in the areas of quality assurance, quality improvement, strategic planning, and clinical education
• Facilitate communication with the medical staff, other clinical departments and NSHC Administration when necessary

• Be available to participate as needed during Laboratory and Hospital Accreditation Inspections and surveys by agencies including but not limited to: The Joint Commission, COLA, CMS, CLIA, HRSA, and others as necessary.

• Helps in Proficiency Testing review for all departments except Immunohematology (or others as designated requiring a Technical Consultant)

• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Thorough knowledge of Laboratory principles, practices, standards and techniques as they relate to specific departments at Norton Sound Regional Hospital

• Knowledge of CLSI updates and changes applicable to the laboratory

• Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Above average interpersonal, customer service and communication skills

Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree

Program

Bachelor's Degree

Science

Experience

General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount:

6 year(s)

in a hospital laboratory

2 (years)

in a supervisor or manager role directing hospital laboratory staff recommended

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

Nationally registered or licensed as a Medical Technologist or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

• Push or pull using up to moderate force

• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

• Moderate travel is required (between 25% and 50% of the time)

• Travel is required via large aircraft

• Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

Affirmation of understanding of job duties:

Printed Name of Incumbent

Signature of Incumbent Date

Approval of Job Description:

Signature of Hiring Director/Manager