Assistant Laboratory Manager: Details: Overview: The Assistant Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the laboratory, as well as reviewing the work performed by employees assigned to the sub-sections for quality and accuracy and assures that all procedures and work performed complies with regulatory standards and performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position: Work Management Duties Assists in maintaining standards of the accrediting and regulatory agencies. This includes but is not limited to the performance, maintenance and development of policy and procedure manuals, safety plan, quality assurance plan, and compliance plan. Assists in providing direction and makes decisions concerning clinical lab situations. Assists in scheduling personnel to optimize productivity and minimize unbudgeted hours. Assists with staffing, which includes interviewing, hiring and training new employees. Communicates, interprets, complies and implements new and existing policy and procedures to employees as required. Works collaboratively to create a unified working environment for both State and Non-State employees. Develops positive relationships with employees, systems supervisors, and managers, physicians and outside contacts. Assists in promoting a team effort within the department and supports the same effort system-wide. Establishes and monitors the standards of accuracy, precision and efficiency in performance of laboratory tests or the operation of equipment in all areas of the lab which include, but not limited to: Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Phlebotomy. Takes corrective action and documents results, as required in all areas of the lab. Assists in assuring compliance with laboratory and Medical Center safety and infection control policies. Maintains high level of proficiency and current knowledge of trends in laboratory medicine in all areas of the lab, which include, but not limited to, Chemistry, Hematology, nmicrobiology, Blood Bank, and Phlebotomy. Assists with clinical orientation on new equipment and methodology and coordinates continuing education and in-services for staff with Education Coordinator. Coordinate centralized inventory and ordering system for assigned hospital laboratory departments. Assists in facilitating proficiency testing for Medical Technologists. Clinical Duties May perform clinical testing in all areas of the lab which includes, but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Phlebotomy, that requires a complex network of steps and variables to produce laboratory results for use by the health care team in assessment and treatment of the patient. Correlates clinical information and/or previous lab results to evaluate the validity of current results. Reports results via appropriate means in a timely manner meeting community and/or national standards. Supervision Supervises and evaluates state and non-state employees performance for quality, accuracy, and conformity to policy and procedure. Addresses state and non-state employee concerns and resolves issues associated with the concerns. Assists with training and clinical orientation of medical technologists and other laboratory staff assigned to work in the department in all areas of the Lab which includes, but not limited to, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Phlebotomy. Assists in assuring all procedures and work performed comply with JCAHO and other regulatory standards. Provides clinical/technical consultation to staff technologists and other laboratory personnel of the Lab, which includes, but not limited to, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Phlebotomy. Assists in the performance appraisals for state and non-state individuals assigned to the Lab. Other Duties Maintains strict confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation. Adheres to established safety and MMMC, Kula, and Lanai policies along with federal and state regulated compliance issues. Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs. Assists in maintaining consistent service and productivity in an unpredictable workload environment. Represents and supports the Medical Center, contract lab services and the laboratory in the facility, medical and community activities. Attends and/or conducts meetings as required, and participates on committees as directed. Follows and assists Laboratory Manager to implement and enforce Medical Center, HHSC Acts as a clinical resources person for other medical technologists and Medical Center staff. May assume the duties of the Laboratory Manager in the absence of the Laboratory Manager and section supervisors must follow direction from the Assistant Laboratory Manager. Adheres to the established standards for section supervisors. Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects. Provides consultation and education to members of Medical Center staff and community agencies in efforts to solve patient issues. Performs other duties as assigned. dlvr.it/6JFB6Y
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