Job Juncture
Job Description:
Position PurposeUnder the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Management, the incumbent is accountable for ensuringthat appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting, andcustomer service are provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with laboratory andhospital policies and procedures.
The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that all laboratoryprocedures being performed in areas of responsibility will comply with all regulatory, accrediting, andlicensure requirements.
This position will be required to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends andprovide coverage for the department as needed.
The primary responsibility for this position will include one of the following (or a combination of all) areasin the Clinical Laboratory:
Microbiology:
includes the subspecialties of Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Virology,Parasitology and Molecular Microbiology.
Core Laboratory 1:
includes General and Special Chemistry, Blood gases, Immunology, and Serology,knowledge of automation line and Remisol Interface preferred.
Core Laboratory 2:
includes Hematology, Coagulation, Special Coagulation and Urinalysis.
Transfusion Services (Blood Bank):
includes Blood Transfusion medicine, and Blood Utilization andWaste.
Histology:
includes Histology Tissue Grossing, Processing, Embedding, sectioning and Staining.
Preferred knowledge of cytology, including GYN and Non GYN specimens and Pap Smear preparationand reading is suggested, IHC and special stains, Bone Marrow processing and Transcription.
Quality Management and Quality Control:
Directs the collection of data for studies related to qualityimprovement; including monitoring of patient turn-around times (TAT); Uses Transformational HealthCare fundamentals to optimize our patients health care experience.
Manages CAP inspections withoversight of laboratory document control to meet accreditation standards.
Nature and ScopeIncumbent will make operational decisions in conjunction or consultation with the Clinical LaboratoryManagement regarding hiring, performance evaluations, employee terminations, etc.
Technical decisionsregarding implementation of workflow policies and procedures will be made in conjunction with theClinical Laboratory Management and the Medical Director, and with the final approval of the MedicalDirector.
In this position, the incumbent is responsible for handling multiple priorities such as providingtesting services for trauma victims to routine medical patients and providing consistently accurate andtimely laboratory results to nursing and medical staff.
It is the expectation that the Supervisor will activelywork in the department covering a bench no less than 20 percent and no more than 80 percent of theirscheduled time.
The major challenges of this position are supervising multiple employees, ensuring adequate staffing,general supervisory duties and research and development of new policies and procedures.
Innovativecost reduction strategies are continuing areas for review to provide new opportunities and possibilities.
The incumbent must consider the age of the patient when any patient contact is initiated.
Must be able tocommunicate with a diverse patient population and their families when in contact.
Positive customerservice behavior is expected at all times.
The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory andhospital setting.
Comprehensive knowledge must be maintained for all procedures that are required to beperformed.
Competency in work related skills must be demonstrated annually.
This position does not provide direct patient care.
DisclaimerThe foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.
It is intended to be anaccurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications:
Requirements - Required and/or PreferredName DescriptionEducation:
Requires a bachelors degree from an accrediteduniversity in Medical Technology, or a closely related field according to currentapplicable state and federal regulations.
Experience:
Two (2) or more years of medical laboratory experience as a nationally certifiedClinical Laboratory Scientist or Histotechnologist preferred.
License(s):
A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histotechnologistlicense required at time of hire.
General Supervisor or General Supervisor with a Specialty is required within 7 months of hire.
Certification(s):
National certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) or Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) preferred; specialty certification in one or more areas of responsibility preferred.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
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Company Size:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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