Assistant Lab Director (9A-5:30P)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the Director on planning, organizing and directing Laboratory Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Monitors, generates reports, and provides follow-up to nursing departments for Point of Care testing to assure compliance.
• Creates and maintains staff schedules, shifts staff to accommodate work load or as needs arise.
• Assists with the department’s in-service and training.
• Assists with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement (PI) and CQI activities.
• Assists with new method implementation and policy development
• Assists with LIS build, maintenance and problem resolution.
• Assists with proficiency testing result evaluation and corrective action documentation.
• Recommends and assists with employee counseling and subsequent documentation
• Responsible for the phlebotomy team’s problem resolution and reference lab issues.
• Produces quality lab results while following department policies.
• Has proper knowledge of laboratory equipment and is able to program and process according to department policies and manufacturer safety guidelines.
• Produces quality lab results while following department policies.
• Uses the proper procedure for completing worksheets and documenting critical values.
• Able to detect spurious or abnormal results and follow investigative steps to determine if rejection/recollection is needed.
• Demonstrates ability to investigate and resolve various instrument codes, utilizing appropriate resources to assure accurate patient test results.
• Maintains competency in all assigned areas of the laboratory.

Regulatory Requirements

• Bachelor Degree obtained from an accredited program in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) (or CLIA equivalent)
• Master’s degree in Laboratory Technology, Business Administration or Healthcare Management preferred
• Supervisor Licensed in the State of Florida in all five clinical areas (Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and Immunohematology)
• MT/MLS Certified (Generalist) by ASCP, AMT, or AAB.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Is willing to receive constructive feedback to enhance self-improvement.
• Completes work within designated time.
• Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.
• Wears required identification while on duty.
• Does not avoid challenging tasks.
• Assists in the training of students, co-workers or other personnel.
• Relays important information to other staff/shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
• Understands how to utilize the grievance process to resolve concerns.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with the needs of their department.

Safety/Environment

• Knows the limitations of their license/certifications and does not practice outside these limitations.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department
• Responsible for the safe handling of equipment as well as maintaining safety for themselves.
• Knows the proper procedure for calling codes and the proper response for each code according to department protocol (i.e. fire, lock down, infant abduction, bomb threat, etc.)
• Knows the proper procedure for reporting incidents involving the patient, visitor or employee.
• Knows where to find SDS information when needed.
• Is aware of hazards and hazardous materials and how to maintain a safe environment.