What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Laboratory - Full Time position at Paris Regional Health?
Job Summary: Responsible for administrative direction: interviewing, hiring, orienting, in-services, performance evaluations and termination of employment. Manages and directs the department’s administrative and financial functions. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Addresses complaints regarding Clinical Laboratory functions and works with supervisors to resolve the complaints. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; develops an inventory system; oversees cost control measures in the utilization of department supplies, materials, equipment and personnel. Establishes and monitors criteria for the immediate notification of the practitioner responsible for the patient, when critical limits of specified test results are exceeded; implements corrective actions as required.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Physical Sciences.
- MT (ASCP) preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years managerial experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing).
- Masters degree in public health, hospital administration or business administration preferred.
- Prefer experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Additional languages preferred.
Skills:
- Basic computer knowledge.
Physical Demands:
- For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care
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