What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHEMISTRY SECTION CHIEF (DAYS with WEEKEND ROTATION) position at CRMC Branding?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
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Performs required manual dilutions
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Ensures successful/acceptable performance of all periodic evaluations and reports required for Chemistry test menu
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Ensures reference testing is performed timely including follow-up for rejected tests
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Performs diagnostic qualitative testing and ensures test validity before reporting
- Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; following identification procedures.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations.
- Adheres to hospital policies regarding punctuality and absences and is flexible with scheduling.
- Performs any and all job duties as assigned by Director for completion of job requirements.