Lab Manager - Scottsdale, United States - U.S. Dermatology Partners

U.S. Dermatology Partners
U.S. Dermatology Partners
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Scottsdale, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Pathology/Histology Experience Required_

COVID-19 vaccination NOT required for this position


Job Summary:
The Lab Manager is responsible for the overall operation and functioning of the laboratory.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services of all aspects of test performance, which include the preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic phases of testing.
  • Ensure that the physical plant and environmental condition of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical and biological hazards.
  • Ensure that test methodologies selected are capable of providing the quality of results required for patient care.
  • Ensure that the laboratory is enrolled in a HCFAapproved proficiency testing program as applicable.
  • Ensure that the laboratory complies with CLIA laboratory regulations.
  • Ensure that quality control and quality assurance programs are established and maintained to assure the quality of the laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur.
  • Ensure the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance of each test system.
  • Ensure that all necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory's established performance specifications are identified, and that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
  • Ensure that reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation.
  • Ensure that consultation is available to the laboratory's clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions.
  • Employ a sufficient number of laboratory personnel with the appropriate educational experience or training required providing appropriate consultation.
  • Ensure that prior to testing patients' specimens, all personnel have the appropriate education and experience, receive the appropriate training for the type and complexity of the services offered, and have demonstrated that they can perform all testing operations reliably to provide and report accurate results.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are established for monitoring individuals who conduct preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical phases of testing to assure that they are competent and maintain their competency to process specimens, perform test procedures and report test results promptly and proficiently. Also, whenever necessary, identify the need for remedial training or continuing education to improve skills.
  • Ensure that an approved procedure manual is available to all personnel responsible for any aspect for the testing process.
  • Specify, in writing, the responsibilities and duties of each consultant and each person engaged in the performance of the preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic phases of testing, identifying which examinations and procedures each individual is authorized to perform.
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
  • Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the facility.

The Lab Manager also performs the following functions:

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
The Technical Consultant is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory.

The following represent the duties of the Technical Consultant:


  • Select test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results.
  • Verify test procedures performed and establish laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
  • Enroll and participate in an HCFAapproved proficiencytesting program.
  • Establish a quality control program acceptable for the testing performed in the laboratory.
  • Resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established specifications.
  • Ensure that patient test results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
  • Evaluate the competency of all Testing Personnel and assure that staff members maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly and accurately.
  • Evaluate and document the performance of individuals responsible for high complexity testing at least semiannually during the first year the individual test patient specimens. Thereafter, evaluations must be performed at least annually.

CLINICAL CONSULTANT
The Clinical Consultant provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered, They will assist the laboratory's clients in ensuring the appropriate
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