What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Highland District Hospital?
Department: Laboratory
Reports to: Pathologist/Director of Professional Services
FLSA Code: Exempt
Position Summary
The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the daily and long-range operational aspects of the laboratory. The manager must keep Standards of Operations that will meet any and all accrediting agency requirements. Responsibility includes initiation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, day-to-day operation of the laboratory, evaluations of quality control results and resolving of any and all problems that may arise. The manager is also responsible for the hiring of new employees and their training as well as maintaining high standards of knowledge and practice of current employees.
Position Accountabilities
Reports to: Pathologist/Director of Professional Services
FLSA Code: Exempt
Position Summary
The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the daily and long-range operational aspects of the laboratory. The manager must keep Standards of Operations that will meet any and all accrediting agency requirements. Responsibility includes initiation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, day-to-day operation of the laboratory, evaluations of quality control results and resolving of any and all problems that may arise. The manager is also responsible for the hiring of new employees and their training as well as maintaining high standards of knowledge and practice of current employees.
Position Accountabilities
- Actively supports Highland District Hospital’s mission to serve the community by providing accessible, efficient, quality health care in an atmosphere of compassion and excellence.
- Has to assess and resolve all technical problems when unsolved problems would compromise patient care. In the absence of the Pathologist, the manager will be responsible for the operation of the laboratory.
- Will actively initiate action and participate in his/her continuing education program and demonstrate a consistent, reliable attendance pattern.
- Maintains all legal and regulatory licensure/documentation required by CLIA, OSHA, AABB, TJC, CAP and State agencies.
- Assures quality through developing and monitoring patient outcomes.
- Responsible for the Departmental budget and the efficient operation of the Department.
- Responsible for management and decision making, including policies and procedures relative to ongoing and long-range operational factors are followed.
- Markets Laboratory services to physicians and community.
- Highland District Hospital is committed to serving our community by quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and excellence. It is the responsibility of all employees to interact with patients, visitors, and/or co-workers with compassion, dignity, and respect. Employees are to maintain positive behaviors, approaches and attitudes and commitment to interpersonal service. Each employee is to serve as a role model for the organization’s Customer Service initiative; A-I-D-E-T; Acknowledge – Introduce – Duration – Explanation – Thank-you; proactively promoting teamwork and a collaborative culture.
- Responsible for abiding by and adhering to all HDH Corporate Compliance Program initiative and Behavior Based Standards.
- Responsible for compliance with HDH safety standards, policies and procedures.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
Position Qualifications
Education – Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a physical, chemical or biological science AND; evidence of having passed a registry examination at the technologist’s level administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Minimum Experience: At least five years of supervisory experience in a Laboratory setting is required.
Competencies Required: The manager will actively initiate action and participate in his/her continuing education program and demonstrate a consistent, reliable attendance pattern. He/she is required to be knowledgeable of safety standards and practices as mandated by OSHA, CLIA, TJC, CAP. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Supervises: Laboratory Staff
Education – Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a physical, chemical or biological science AND; evidence of having passed a registry examination at the technologist’s level administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Minimum Experience: At least five years of supervisory experience in a Laboratory setting is required.
Competencies Required: The manager will actively initiate action and participate in his/her continuing education program and demonstrate a consistent, reliable attendance pattern. He/she is required to be knowledgeable of safety standards and practices as mandated by OSHA, CLIA, TJC, CAP. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Supervises: Laboratory Staff
Why join the HDH team?
Highland District Hospital is a critical access designated, 25-bed acute care facility. We currently employ more than 400 people and benefit from the services of community volunteers. Our medical staff includes over 100 physicians and 15 mid-level providers, representing over 25 specialties and subspecialties. While we are a community-centered hospital, we are also known for our technology and sophisticated healthcare services. Our service area includes over 65,000 residents from Highland County and surrounding counties.
Highland District Hospital is a critical access designated, 25-bed acute care facility. We currently employ more than 400 people and benefit from the services of community volunteers. Our medical staff includes over 100 physicians and 15 mid-level providers, representing over 25 specialties and subspecialties. While we are a community-centered hospital, we are also known for our technology and sophisticated healthcare services. Our service area includes over 65,000 residents from Highland County and surrounding counties.
At Highland District Hospital we are caring people serving our community by providing exceptional, accessible, quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion, and excellence.
Our values provide the framework for fulfilling our mission and vision.
We value:- Quality
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Integrity
- Patient-First Mind Set
- Compassion
At HDH we are always focused on doing what is best for those we serve and committed to providing a safe, effective, and efficient environment which promotes healing and growth.
Benefits Available:
Benefits Available:
- Competitive Salary
- Cafeteria Discounts/Employee Ordering Options
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- OPERS and Ohio Deferred Compensation
- Full-time, Part-time, and PRN schedules available
- Professional Development and Educational Assistance Opportunities
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
