DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:- The Assistant Director supervises the employees in the following laboratory sections or job descriptions: Laboratory Support Services, Courier, and Send outs. Assists the Laboratory Director in planning, directing, and coordinating other laboratory duties. Participates in PI plan.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Pathology
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:- Interviews applicants for support services positions.
- Knowledgeable about PI activities.
- Knowledgeable about CAP Standards and other regulatory agencies.
- Processes payroll in MTA as needed.
- Ability to compose graphs, charts, and statistical analysis.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customer, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Assists Lab Director in preparation of budgets.
- Assists lab Director in maintaining lab budget.
- Assists lab Director in maintaining 100% productivity.
- Developing staff through team concept and demonstrates a high level of motivation and enthusiasm among staff members.
- Demonstrates creativity and innovation and continually encourages employees to seek ways to improve operations.
- Prepares schedule for support service employees.
- Achieves the highest standard of clinical performance consistent with allocated resources.
- Supervises and manages staff in Laboratory Support Services, Courier, and Send outs.
- Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Support Staff, Courier and Send outs.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Coaches support service employees as needed.
- Assists lab Director in retention of staff.
- Communicates issues in regard to safety, patients, and/or uncomplicated tasks to peers. Supervisors, and subordinates as appropriate.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE - Bachelor degree in Medical Technology
- Minimum five years laboratory experience, two years supervisory experience. Alternative Masters Degree in Science or Health Administration.
- National certification- MT (ASCP) or equivalent, Louisiana State license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist is preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common specific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Basic computer skills.
Physical Demands/Work Environment- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the student may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
