Summary
This position has responsibility for planning, managing and coordinating activities of the Chemistry, Hemo / Coag, Blood Bank, Anatomic Pathology, Microbiology, and Processing sections and its staff, including Technologist Generalists, at Midtown, Gateway, and Henderson laboratory locations to assure quality technical services, financial accountability and compliance of all policies and procedures for quality patient care.
Refer to the current approved laboratory organizational chart for specific delineation for these responsibilities. Coordinates Laboratory operational activities in absence of the Laboratory Director / Service Line Manager when needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must clearly demonstrate all required competencies.
The education / experience, certifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment described below further define requirements associated with this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Three or more years of experience in the chemistry or Hematology areas of a clinical laboratory.
Previous management or supervisory experience helpful.
May learn complete scope of duties in one (1) to two (2) years. Must possess effective management and good communication skills.
Must understand the use and limitations of diagnostic instruments and specific functions.
Must be familiar with all department methods and collection techniques.
Must be proficient in processing all bloods and urine specimens.
Considerable initiative and judgment involved in managing personnel and overall workflow.
Must be able to work independently and make decisions under pressure while following professional standards and hospital policies.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university with MT-ASCP or equivalent certification or be eligible to sit for the ASCP certification which must be obtained within three years of advancement into this job.
Proof of education will be required.
This proof will be in the form of an authenticated copy of an original diploma or transcripts.
Transcripts may be required if further definition of a degree is needed.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
ASCP certification within three years of hire.