Laboratory Manager at Bucksport Regional Health Center

Bucksport, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Technologist, Supervisory Experience, Quality Control, Statistical Records, Policy Development, Quality Assurance, Cost Improvement, Communication Skills, Technical Skills, Judgment, Microsoft Office, Specimen Flow, Equipment Evaluation, Preventive Maintenance, Compliance, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory Manager works as a licensed medical technologist and provides the management of personnel and equipment necessary to the successful operation of the clinical laboratory; supervises laboratory employees performing various chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests needed for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and answers or directs inquiries to ensure proper resolution. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides the direction of clinical laboratory activities to ensure proper specimen flow and delivery of reports. Along with the pathologist, assumes responsibility for the evaluation and selection of equipment and supplies; actively pursues cost improvement through effective analysis of items to be purchased and preventive maintenance procedures. Monitors quality control and survey findings and initiates appropriate action to correct problems or deficiencies, including evaluation of new equipment and methodologies. Assures compliance with standards required by governmental regulatory agencies and/or professional groups providing licensing and/or certification. Maintains statistical records necessary for institutional reporting. Provides for initial lab employee orientation and ongoing education. Develops and updates policies and procedures for the laboratory. Administers rules and policies of the Health Center pertaining to the laboratory. Develops and monitors Quality Assurance Plan for laboratory. Reports progress to the pathologist and sends a copy to the Health Center’s Chief Executive Officer. Initiates mechanisms to improve departmental efficiency and quality of work. Works as a licensed medical technologist. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center. Work as a member of the medical team in the performance of duties. Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately. Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others. Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner. Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors. Be neat and maintain a professional appearance. Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential. Requires frequent contact with personnel of different educational and professional levels, inside and outside of the Health Center. Direct contact with patients most of the day. Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center. Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk most of the day; may occasionally sit; frequent use hands to finger, handle, or feel, including operation of a standard computer keyboard and other medical office equipment; reach with hands and arms and talk, see and hear. Eye hand coordination and manual dexterity required. The employee must occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, stretch or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus; prolonged visual acuity is required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in a medical office setting. Noise level is usually quiet. Potential exposure to hazardous and infectious materials, including blood borne pathogens. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION: Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential: At least five years experience as a medical laboratory technologist. At least three years of supervisory experience. Computer experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software products required. Ability to communicate and present information. Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures. Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities. Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential: Registration as a Medical Technologist is required: ASCP, AMT, HHS or equivalent as determined by the pathologist/medical director. Demonstration of adequate technical skills, judgment and ability to supervise ** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Manager oversees the clinical laboratory's operations, ensuring proper specimen flow and report delivery. They also supervise laboratory employees and manage equipment and supplies for effective laboratory functioning.