Laboratory Manager - Omak, United States - Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description


Job Summary: The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the management and oversight of all aspects of the

Laboratory Department and/or Laboratory testing within Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic.

Duties include but are not limited to performing testing procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; supervision of personnel; budget administration; quality assurance and management; supply procurement and contract negotiation; selection, purchase, and service of equipment; compliance with all regulatory agencies; maintenance of policies and procedures; and maintenance of laboratory coding and billing procedures.

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology.

Required Licensure / Certifications:

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Current Health Care Licensure in the State of Washington.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital (in non-waived testing).
• One year of supervisory experience

Meets CLIA Classifications:
Technical supervisor (high complexity testing) for all areas excluding immunohematology. General supervisor (high complexity testing) for immunohematology.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years' experience in laboratory management
• Prefer experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.
• Experience with the Cerner electronic health record system
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Requirements


Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual organization-required and/or job-required educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Attends staff meetings and/or reads all meeting minutes
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Maintains employee/patient confidentiality.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities
• Demonstrates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization as well as the departmental Scope of Service.
• Communication with patients, guests, family, and staff is courteous, respectful, and helpful.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the day-to-day operation and coordination of Laboratory services following organizational goals and objectives.
• Develops strong, collaborative relationships with the Laboratory Medical Director, physicians, and provider staff.
• Responsible for the safety and comfort of patients, and the health and safety of staff.
• Manages the Laboratory to improve patient, provider, and staff satisfaction.
• Identifies opportunities to measure, evaluate, and increase quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, state requirements, and other accreditation and/or regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for promptly managing staff and/or patient complaints/grievances.
• Develops and maintains departmental policy and procedure manuals to ensure efficient and professional department operation and guidance.
• Responsible for the development of integrated laboratory testing and billing through the hospital's electronic medical record system in conjunction with Information Management Services and/or Informatics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, and instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Monitors preventative maintenance and quality control on all instrumentation and methods, including biannual calibration verification and/or Individualized Quality Control Plans.
• Responsible for the Clinical Laboratory enrollment in an approved proficiency testing program for all tests performed.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment.
• Participates in Management meetings and meets regularly with the Laboratory Director.
• Effectively coordinates activities of the Laboratory services with other departments and physician offices to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient flow of information to and from those areas.
• Uses hospital-approved computer systems to perform routine and administrative functions through host systems and network programs.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate records for state survey inspections and/or accreditation inspections. Complies with correcting deficiencies on time.
• Directs and evaluates the department's workforce in terms of overall staffing and scheduling.
• Recruits staff members who are in congruence with service excellence and quality patient care.
• Select, train/orient, assign, and schedule department staff.
• Oversee the completion/monitoring of staff competencies.
• Manage employee timecards, time-off requests, and other payroll functions as required.
• Develop and maintain current job descriptions and conduct annual employee evaluations.
• Engage in ongoing feedback on the effectiveness of staff members in their roles.
• Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, sponsoring training programs, encouraging education (formal and continuing) efforts, and evaluation of work performance.
• Plans and conducts periodic staff meetings.
• Be familiar with the collective bargaining agreement of the UFCW 3000 and Mid-Valley Hospital.
• Maintains reports and statistics for administrative, regulatory, and reporting purposes.
• Keeps Administration informed of Laboratory activities, accomplishments, needs, and problems.
• Institutes necessary modifications to procedures and department resource commitments as financial changes dictate.
• Monitors systems for timely, accurate charge entry, coding, and reconciliation.
• Maintains a current awareness of third-party reimbursement regulations and contractual arrangements.
• Stays abreast of new technology in supplies and equipment and evaluates for quality or cost improvements.
• Develops, justifies, and maintains the budget. Monitors patient revenues, expenses, and operating expenses, and provides appropriate reports to Administration.
• Prepares documentation and participates in evaluating and acquiring capital equipment and supplies.
• Consults with administration concerning capital expenditures, staffing requirements, and other department needs.
• Responsible for space planning, maintenance, procurement of supplies, and contract services.
• Develops and maintains a Laboratory inventory system; oversees cost control measures in the utilization of department supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Able to perform all duties in all areas of the Laboratory; covers for absentee staff as appropriate.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

The above job summary and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

WAGE AND COMPENSATION

Wage range $44.02 hr. - $ 69.74 hr. - DOE

Mid-Valley Hospital offers a benefit package. This includes accrued vacation time in the amount of vacation hours per hour worked. Accrued sick leave at an accrual of per hour, Life insurance and a profit-sharing plan. We also offer medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Employees can enroll in a 403(b) deferred compensation plan and/or a 457 deferred compensation plan.

Salary Description

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