- Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of a technical laboratory or functional area including staff supervision, coordination with lab leadership and other hospital departments.
- Plans, administers, and monitors the department's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year-to-date expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary; establishes inventory control procedures.
- Evaluates vendor products; develops criteria for determining vendor selection; and recommends vendor which best meets defined criteria.
- Develop departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives.
- Meets with other staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action.
- Analyzes departmental strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints.
- Manage staff and employee performance.
- Resolves Human resource related issues, determines staffing needs, interviews, and hires staff.
- Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients, and trains employees, verifies competency, and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
- Provides formal and informal counseling to employees.
- Monitors workflow.
- Assist in developing laboratory wide policies and procedures.
- Establishes area specific procedures related to technical performance and specific job responsibilities in accordance with regulating agency.
- Oversee quality control program within areas(s) of responsibility. Monitors quality improvement standards.
- Monitors laboratory test results and patient reports as required.
- Implements and evaluates operational changes to improve productivity and the quality and efficiency of laboratory services.
- Monitors advance maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments.
- Coordinates correction of malfunctions with service representative.
- Research and recommend purchase of new products or equipment.
- Approves and processes orders for supplies, reagents, or equipment.
- Directs maintenance of LIS database and implementation of software enhancement and system checks.
- Monitors backup for data integrity and participates in recovery and restoration.
- Interprets applicable regulations to direct recordkeeping for complete and accurate documentation.
- Reviews accuracy and timeliness of patient test results; provides data for and prepares operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies to comply with regulations.
- May serve on or chair laboratory and hospital committees or clinical pathways.
- Communicates operational changes to staff; seeks input and recommendations on ways to improve operations.
- Meets with laboratory administration, nursing and faculty regarding laboratory operations, research, and customer services.
- Develops and presents training programs on employee safety, infection control, and leadership development and new employee orientation.
- Prepares laboratory for inspection or accreditation visits including staff compliance with policies and procedures and proficiency testing program.
- Monitors research and development activities within the laboratory; assists in the development and implementation of new procedures.
- Performs laboratory tests as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
- Other bachelor's degrees will be considered along with experience and other education.
- Other bachelor's degrees will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
- Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
- Four (4) years of experience in medical technology or anatomic pathology (histology, cytology, or immunohistochemistry) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium): 20-50 lbs.; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs., 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.