Assistant Manager - Laboratory Department

Company: Good Shepherd Health Care System
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Full Time - Day Shift HERMISTON, OR, USSalary Range: 45.0000 To 69.3900 (USD) Hourly DEFINITION OF POSITION:This position assists Department Manager to direct, monitor and control the operation and productivity of the unit by collaborating with all hospital personnel, medical staff and the general public. Provides input to the Department Manager in areas of budgeting, CLIA standards of compliance and policies and procedure development. Actively participates in performance improvement, staff scheduling and time card approval. Provides instrument troubleshooting and workflow improvement. Assistant Laboratory Manager assumes duties of Department Manager during absences. Demonstrates clinical expertise and provides direct and indirect patient care as outlined in the Medical Laboratory Scientist job description. Incumbent provides leadership in clinical and personnel management within the department. Performs other duties as assigned.Essential Functions: Review daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Control for all sections of the laboratoryCoordinate with technologists regarding validations in processReview and create or edit policies and procedures in Policy StatAssist in coordinating quality initiatives and process improvementManage the Proficiency Program from (ASCP) to include testing, reporting and resultingOversee ordering of lab supplies and tracking stock for all lab areasAssist with selection, orientation, and training of new lab scientists to ensure competencyFunctions as a role model encouraging staff to participate in own developmentDemonstrates leadership skills by assisting with performance evaluations and coaching for improvement as neededParticipate in overall goals of the hospital including Kaizen events and Press Ganey improvementsCreate IQCP plans for the laboratoryMonitor Pending Logs for in-house and reference testingQUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Knowledge:3 years progressive clinical experience, with additional management experience preferred.Demonstrates the ability to facilitate change, excellent communication and organization skillsDemonstrates skills in human relations, human and material resource managementEvidence of ability to provide exceptional clinical and administrative leadershipKnowledge of current technology and equipment to meet patient needsPC and computer application fluency. License Requirements: Current National Technologist license required(ASCP) licensure preferredMLS or MT Certified requiredM-F 0800-1630PI200515839

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