Medical Laboratory Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General:

• In concurrence with the Ancillary Manager formulate short and long‑range goals for the clinical laboratory unit, set priorities, assign responsibilities and establish timetables; project future needs and formulate strategies consistent with projections.
• Manage the operational policies and procedures of the clinical laboratory department; coordinate with medical staff on issues which impact laboratory services.
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports reflecting volume of work, procedures utilized and output results; and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Develop and monitor laboratory programs to include laboratory quality control procedures, installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as directed by Ancillary Manager.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties, coordinate preparation and procurement of chemicals, reagents, stains and solutions as appropriate.
• Demonstrate proficiency with hospital and departmental practices that reflect Joint Commission COLA, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, Quality Improvement and EPA Water Testing Standards and perform work at a level to meet these standards; demonstrate technical proficiency through successful participation in laboratory Proficiency Testing programs.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of patient information.
• Be accountable for maintaining and improving own laboratory knowledge and skill competence.
• Provide patient care that promotes the safety and well‑being of all patients in the hospital and clinic departments on a 24‑hour basis.
• Support the hospital’s philosophy, objectives and goals and organization’s mission and vision.
• Respect and support patient rights.
• Promote and practice positive customer and peer relations and cost containment for the Laboratory Department and patients.
• Foster constructive relationships as a team member within the Laboratory and with the members of other departments.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Strong background in computer skills desired.
• Support and enforce infection control policies and procedures.

Personnel:

• Develop and monitor recruitment, selection and personnel orientation for newly hired employees.
• Responsible for monitoring time and attendance and ensuring laboratory employee completion of required electronic timecards.

Preanalytic:

• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary.
• Instruct healthcare providers and clinicians in collection and preservation techniques of specimens for analysis on both adult and pediatric patients. Works with other laboratory staff members in all areas of the laboratory or as assigned to complete patient specimen analysis.
• Perform quality control procedures ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.
• Serve to cover laboratory needs outside of routine hours by sharing on‑call duties with other Laboratory Technologists.

Post analytic:

• Coordinate and participate in performance and interpretation of complex technical duties in support of medical laboratory testing; record determinations and results for review by physician/provider staff; perform a variety of assays on human, veterinary and environmental specimens.
• Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation of laboratory testing results and records, including documentation of maintenance, quality control, calibration and other laboratory records.
• Ensure remedial action is taken and documented whenever testing systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

This list is nonexhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

• Must possess current skills in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Urinalysis.
• Ability to demonstrate dexterity, knowledge and ability to complete…