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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science) or related science such as Microbiology, Biology, and Chemistry;

OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years’ of Laboratory experience.

2. Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the ASCP or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of Laboratory experience preferred.

2. Three (3) years of management/supervisory experience preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists in the general management of the laboratory including fiscal responsibility and personnel management in support of the hospital's mission.

2. Advises on a continual basis, in the hiring, retention, interviewing, and recruitment of staff. Assists in orientation evaluations required, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary action and termination of the staff as required.

3. Monitors on a continual basis all personnel and current expense budgets providing information and/or justification of variances, (e.g., variance reports, budgets, inventory control).

4. Improves and maintains management skills by participating in self development activities such as seminars, workshops, classes and literature review, as documented according to departmental policies.

5. Recommends and develops quality cost containment programs for the laboratory services, (e.g., staffing patterns, utilization etc.).

6. Participates in departmental management decisions and shares management responsibilities. Participates in the development and review of policies and procedures for the departments.

7. Assists in coordinating, all laboratory functions in preparation for inspection by accrediting agencies, ensuring compliance.

8. Assumes responsibility for the technical functions and supervision of designated laboratories. May delegate certain responsibilities such as reviewing results, counseling employees in a technical capacity, quality control, and general daily operation of section to Lead Technologists.

9. Coordinates the evaluation, purchase and implementation of laboratory equipment.

10. Oversees the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols as required.

11. Must demonstrate, after receiving instruction and training, knowledge of the patient care requirements for all age groups as required by the laboratory standard operating procedures.

12. Maintains effective communication within the laboratory with patients and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.

13. Participates in various activities (i.e., staff meetings, in-service, etc.) to disseminate information to laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, and other allied health personnel by written and/or verbal means.

14. Initiates laboratory communication and insures that information concerning new policies and procedures is available to the technical and clerical staff in a timely manner and incorporated into routine policies and procedures.

15. Develops and reviews policies and procedures of the Laboratory to meet the Quality Assurance (QA) standards and accrediting bodies, for accomplishing the hospital's mission.

16. Reviews and evaluates quality assurance reports for legibility, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.

17. Assures the most economical utilization of time, materials and resources throughout all sections of the laboratory to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.

18. Reviews workflow and staffing patterns in order to achieve optimal productivity. Oversees time, materials, and resources to ensure optimal utilization.

19. Prepares and evaluates reports depicting department utilization and productivity as reflected by productivity reports.

20. Oversees and participates in the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.

21. Assures continuous personal and staff growth by attending workshops, reading professional journals, attending seminars, giving in-service, etc., as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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