Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a CHW Lab & X-Ray Manager!

The CHW Lab & X-Ray manager position is responsible for managing staff and all lab and x-ray operations of CHW clinics, including specimen collections and services.

We can offer you:

• Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE Parking and much more!
• Team Oriented Environment
• Salary Rate: Based on experience

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

• Certified as a Medical Radiologic Technician by the State of Texas -OR- 3 years of management/supervisory experience in a lab setting.
• 1 year of management/supervisory experience in a lab setting required.
• Prefer certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or eligible for certification through ASCP, with at least two years of lab tech experience.
• Prefer 2 years of experience providing x-rays or lab services in a primary care clinic or FQHC.
• Prefer 2 years of experience using an Electronic Medical Record system.
• Current CPR preferred (must successfully complete CPR certification within 6 months of employment).
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
• Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
• Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
• Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties:

• Oversees lab staff’s performance. Trains in accordance with written procedures, assures specimens are properly collected and processed for testing by a contract lab; reviews lab procedures for accuracy and recommends changes.
• Reviews lab reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Tracks critical lab results to ensure they are followed up by a provider.
• Tracks timely receipt of all results, assists in maintaining all equipment/instruments to ensure they are functioning according to standards.
• Troubleshoots all laboratory equipment on an as needed basis.
• Keeps all protocols updated with medical director or designated Supervisor.
• Maintains certification requirements for laboratory.
• Assures laboratory meets guidelines for CLIA, JACHO and DSHS inspections.
• Requests clinical lab and x-ray supplies and equipment and supervises the storage and distribution of same.
• Assures all quality control activities are performed and documented.
• Reports quality issues and adverse occurrences promptly to supervisor and/or the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Oversees the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and performs audits for timely completion of duties for Dental and Medical.
• RSO, is responsible for overseeing matters relating to radiation protection, confirms all training, assists/performs phantom testing, answers questions and concerns related to radiation protection, and serves as the contact person with the state.
• Performs and supervises diagnostic procedures in x-ray examinations.
• Reviews x-ray procedures for accuracy and recommends changes; reviews x-ray reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors all radioactive badges to ensure that exposure is within federal and state guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining all equipment/instruments to ensure they are functioning according to standards.
• Troubleshoots all x-ray equipment on an as needed basis.
• Develops x-ray and lab procedures.
• Keeps all protocols updated with Medical Director and or Supervisor.
• Assures x-ray documentation and equipment meets guidelines for CLIA, JACHO and DSHS inspections.
• Attending internal District meetings.
• May reconcile services performed with vendor bills or statements.
• Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures and guidelines related to program area requirements.
• Participates and contributes to Quality Assurance, compliant, and TJC Committee.
• Responsible for ensuring all bio-hazardous waste is disposed of properly.
• Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines.
• Timely completion of subpoena requests for results and tests.
• Maintains audits for lab and x-rays to confirm proper/timely reporting of results. Verifies order statuses by self-audits. Audits assigned results for timely completion of retrieving proper Provider signatures as required by The Joint Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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