What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director-Laboratory, FT, Days, NMMC West Point position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
West Point
PATHOLOGY
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou
* Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Pathology Department * Evaluates and verifies all testing systems and tests to assure the highest quality test results * Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures * Establish test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system **Supervision/Management:** * Directs, supervises, and coordinates the Pathology and Rural Health Clinic Labs (Belmont) staff * Recommends hiring, corrective action(s) and dismissal of staff (if necessary) * Evaluates and provides coaching to employees within scope of responsibility * Prepares staff schedules and ensures departmental coverage * Assists staff as needed **Reporting:** * Review all quality control records and equipment maintenance records to assure accuracy of testing and competency of staff * Prepare statistical and budget reports **Budget:** * Prepares and monitors annual budget within approved departmental guidelines * Evaluates and selects departmental supplies and equipment to ensure cost effective testing and quality output * Strategic planning for capital expenditures and growth in reference lab **Education:** * Educate, mentor, and train staff on processes/procedures within their area * Provides staff in-services as needed **Liaison**: * Serves as Administrative liaison to the Medical Director **Regulation**: * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Job Knowledge: * Bachelor’s Degree in Pathology, Medical Technology or related field; required/Master’s Degree; preferred * Certificate in Medical Technology; required * Minimum of 1 year Medical Technology experience with 4 years’ experience with high complexity testing of all specialties and subspecialties of service; required * Minimum of 2 years’ management experience in Medical Technology; required * Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required * Working knowledge of PCs, PC software, and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office Professional: required * Working knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, goal setting, and personnel management; preferred * Excellent interpersonal skills; required
Medical Technologist Certification
Bachelors
PATHOLOGY
Full Time - Day
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou
Job Description
* Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Pathology Department * Evaluates and verifies all testing systems and tests to assure the highest quality test results * Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures * Establish test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system **Supervision/Management:** * Directs, supervises, and coordinates the Pathology and Rural Health Clinic Labs (Belmont) staff * Recommends hiring, corrective action(s) and dismissal of staff (if necessary) * Evaluates and provides coaching to employees within scope of responsibility * Prepares staff schedules and ensures departmental coverage * Assists staff as needed **Reporting:** * Review all quality control records and equipment maintenance records to assure accuracy of testing and competency of staff * Prepare statistical and budget reports **Budget:** * Prepares and monitors annual budget within approved departmental guidelines * Evaluates and selects departmental supplies and equipment to ensure cost effective testing and quality output * Strategic planning for capital expenditures and growth in reference lab **Education:** * Educate, mentor, and train staff on processes/procedures within their area * Provides staff in-services as needed **Liaison**: * Serves as Administrative liaison to the Medical Director **Regulation**: * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Job Knowledge: * Bachelor’s Degree in Pathology, Medical Technology or related field; required/Master’s Degree; preferred * Certificate in Medical Technology; required * Minimum of 1 year Medical Technology experience with 4 years’ experience with high complexity testing of all specialties and subspecialties of service; required * Minimum of 2 years’ management experience in Medical Technology; required * Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required * Working knowledge of PCs, PC software, and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office Professional: required * Working knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, goal setting, and personnel management; preferred * Excellent interpersonal skills; required
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Medical Technologist Certification
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Bachelors
