What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Laboratory position at Med Center Health?
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Position Summary
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Supervises Technicians and Technologists. Oversees scheduling and personnel staffing. Provides leadership and guidance in resolutions of technical problems. Monitors technical aspects of laboratory service to assure compliance with established standards. Assists with the planning and establishment of laboratory procedures and policies. Regularly performs the responsibilities of a Medical Technologist.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Work Experience
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Three years of experience as a Medical Technologist as required by the College of American Pathologists required.
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Education-
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field or equivalent work experience required.
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Master’s degree preferred.
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Certifications/Licensure-
Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) as required by the College of American Pathologists.
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Leadership Performance Standards
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Delivering Results
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Leads and engages a service line or department(s) closely aligned to Med Center Health’s strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
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Identifies and recommends initiatives and programs for assigned area(s).
- Tracks and assesses the effectiveness of programs and practices and assures that goals and targets are met.
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Staffing and Development
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Hires, retains, trains and develops employees who have the appropriate level of job knowledge, skill and overall fit to the department and to the organization.
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Communicates job performance expectations and provides performance feedback that facilitates development.
- Actively addresses employee performance concerns through conflict-resolution and delivers progressive employee counseling actions appropriate to Med Center Health policies and procedures.
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Cultivating a Strong Workplace
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Actively champions employee engagement.
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Is well aware of employee morale and intervenes appropriately to maintain high levels of employee morale and engagement.
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Fosters a team atmosphere and facilitates open communications to support Med Center Health’s mission, vision and values.
- Encourages teamwork among direct reports; facilitates resolution of team conflicts and promotes respect between all team members and across the organization.
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Financial Performance
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Directs the department(s) financial performance and operational budget.
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Analyzes costs, develops programs to assure compliance with budgetary constraints and provides justifications for budget variances.
- Plans for the ongoing and future capital needs of the department with necessary analysis and documentation.
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Job Specific Performance Standards
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The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Develops and analyzes new and complex test procedures and evaluates equipment as assigned. Submits written scientific reports of data, observations, data analysis and recommendations.
- Monitors and evaluates departmental service performance by regular review of laboratory results and internal reports. Maintains and regularly reviews the quality control, preventive maintenance, and proficiency testing programs of the laboratory to assure compliance with established standards.
- Provides assistance with the interpretation of laboratory tests and quality control results.
- Oversees scheduling of personnel to meet the daily workload. Oversees and reviews records of hours worked by staff. Approves routine vacation requests. Provides scheduling opportunities for staff to attend continuing education initiatives.
- Develops and makes recommendations for improved general and technical procedures and policies for the department.
- Maintains technical skills to operate equipment and perform routine tests in various areas of the lab. Assists as required with venipuncture, capillary, and other selected specimen collections and processing of specimens as well as evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of specimens.
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