Manager, Medical Technologists

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Manager, Medical Technologists

The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Medical Technologists.

Core Job Summary The Manager, Medical Technologists provides leadership and management for clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The Manager, Medical Technologists plans and implements the overall laboratory policies, procedures, and services for the assigned unit. Additionally, an employee in this position ensures efficient and effective departmental operations, including department quality control and compliance adherence. The Manager, Medical Technologists also manages and oversees personnel, coordinates services with reference laboratories and vendors, and collaborates with other laboratories and departments to provide high quality integrated patient care. Further, the incumbent oversees the development of various monthly and quarterly reports and actively improves the functions of the laboratory services.

Core Job Functions

• Manages teams of medical technologists responsible for performing basic tests and laboratory procedures. Communicates and disseminates general information and policy or procedure changes to personnel.
• Ensures that the proper laboratory equipment is in place. Monitors equipment performance, diagnoses instrument problems and malfunctions, and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
• Plans, prioritizes, and directs work activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Investigaes and resolves problems concerning patient testing and procedures.
• Assists with interviewing and selecting new staff. Participates in the formal progressive disciplinary process. Conducts, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of employee performance improvement plans.
• Participates in the design and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation.
• Monitors quality control and assurance, proficiency testing, and implements corrective actions.
• Coordinates and participates in continuing education activities and events.
• Monitors employee compliance with approved regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Assists in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the section.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs.
• Assists with the development of competency assessment tools.
• Participates in the review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained in controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Core Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience : Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing : Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Department Specific Functions

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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