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

Description

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.

Requirements

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.