Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Position Summary: Responsible for the overall daily and financial operation of the assigned area such as: selecting as well as developing or approving department specific policies and procedures and participating in the development and approval of laboratory wide policies and procedures; ensuring that all laboratory policies and procedures are followed; accepting and supporting activities delegated by the Medical Director; coordinating efforts as appropriate with department supervisors and managers.
Principal Responsibilities:
I. Participates in the selection, development, and maintenance of a competent and professional staff of employees.
II. Develops, oversees, and maintains company, department specific, and laboratory wide policies, procedures, and programs.
III. Participates in the development of area specific operating and capital budgets. Manages expenses accordingly.
IV. Functions as a resource to supervisory staff and other employees so that errors are minimized and service is maximized.
V. Performs other duties as assigned.
Scope: Promotes quality client/patient relations and creates supportive climate by serving as a role model for behavior. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to the laboratory. Adheres to all laboratory policies and regulations. Works with minimal direction. Functions as a liaison between the laboratory and the laboratory clients. Operates general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computer keyboards and CRT, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes. Effectively communicates via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone, and computer methods.
Education: BS Degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with 1 additional year of Medical Technology training.
Certification: Certified in the area of Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum - MT (ASCP), 5 years supervisor experience
Preferred - five years Quality Management and Improvement experience
Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical reports. Ability to write accurate and concise clinical documents, memos, and required correspondence. Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methods. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and with laboratory clients.
Physical Requirements: Requires light to medium lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires manipulation of tools, objects, and equipment using the following physical motions: pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching above shoulder height, grasping with both hands, pinching with thumb and forefinger, twisting with hand and wrist, climbing under, lifting up, lifting down, and reaching under. Routinely requires coordination of two or more physical operations. Routinely requires visual discrimination of color, size, shape, and motility. Requires the ability to hear audible alarms on temperature monitored equipment and automated analyzers.
Environmental Demands: Works in temperature controlled environment with constant exposure to biological and chemical hazards. May be required to operate fire and safety equipment or follow other safety procedures in an emergency situation. May be required to work with time constraints and in crisis situations.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory Operations
Company:
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
