Medical Laboratory Manager

International SOS Government Medical Services

General:

• Manage laboratory services in support of the ESHC and patient care including basic procedures not limited to hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry, and serology.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties, coordinate preparation and procurement of chemicals, reagents, stains and solutions as appropriate.
• 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 performs work at a level to meet these standards; demonstrate technical proficiency through successful participation in laboratory Proficiency Testing programs.
• Maintain and protects the confidentiality of patient information
• Is accountable for maintaining and improving own laboratory knowledge and skill competence.
• Provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in the hospital and clinic departments on a 24-hour basis.
• Supports the hospital s philosophy, objectives and goals and organization mission and vision
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Promotes and practices positive customer and peer relations and cost containment for the Laboratory Department and patient.
• Fosters constructive relationships as a team member within the Laboratory and with the members of other departments.
• Maintains professional conduct.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Strong background in computer skills desired.
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in mass-casualty drills twice a year and remain available for on-call coverage.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

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

Pre-analytic

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Instructing 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.
• Performs 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. Includes 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.