Scope and Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of the department or assigned area/function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare policies and procedures required to keep department in compliance with regulatory standards and inspection ready at all times (i.e. CAP, CLIA, OSHA, JCAHO etc.)
• Assists with developing and implementing specific departmental goals, plans and regulatory standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• May act as the Laboratory Director when necessary.
• May report test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
• May perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• May perform method validations and ongoing method assessments.
• Maintains an in depth understanding of current instrumentation, procedural, regulatory and billing activity that applies to the department.
• Provides input to the budget as well as monitor expenses for the department. Prepare and monitor monthly personnel budget, operating budget and expenses with Laboratory Director.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Investigate and recommend testing procedures to be used in the department in conjunction with the Medical and Laboratory directors.
• Develops the training material and the competency assessment tools used by the department and ensure that all associated documentation is kept up to date.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelors (Required)
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Critical Competencies / Critical Success Factors

• Accountability
• Clinical Policies and Standards
• Customer Service
• Equipment Sterilization
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Patient Safety – Nursing
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Shift:

• Days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person