Supervisor Electrodiagnostic Laboratory - Lancaster, United States - Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supervisor of the Electrodiagnostic Laboratory oversees the direct activities of the technologists working in the EEG Laboratory and the coordination laboratory staff schedule for both inpatient and outpatient operations. Teaches and performs all EEG modalities with a high degree of technical and professional competence. Monitors staff compliance and mandatory education. Develops and update policies, procedures and job descriptions. Maintains quality assurance. Evaluates job candidates, students and staff working in the EEG lab. Analyzes statistical data, evaluates expenses, prepares reports and makes budgetary recommendations based on historical data, projections and new business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Oversees day to day operations of both inpatient and outpatient EEG laboratory. Responsible for staff scheduling.

Performs and displays mastery in all testing procedures performed in the EEG Lab.

Functions as a liaison and resource person to patients and family members, physicians and their staff, hospital staff and EEG technician coworkers.

Oversees the operational functioning of the equipment for proper function, inventory, operation, and cleanliness including corrections of malfunctions by working with multiple teams including Clinical engineering, Information Systems and Vendors.

Monitors billing work queues and responsible for billing accuracy for EEG departments, reports revenue issues and unusual volume trends to the manager; collaborates with professional billing.

. Responsible for ensuring lab adherence to State & Federal regulations and successful compliance of these regulatory agencies. Ensures that areas are survey ready at all times.

Designs/Participates in quality improvement projects within the Electrodiagnostic Lab in order to stream line processes and improve patient care; reviews and updates policies and procedures in coordination with the Manager and/or Medical Director/Chief of the Division

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

Assists in coordination of electrodiagnostic laboratory activities with other Penn Medicine and Childrens Hospital of Pennsylvania.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneuro-diagnostic technology program or an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university or equivalent job related experience.

Credentialed in electro-encephalography (R.EEG T) .

3 years of previous hospital experience in adult and pediatric electrodiagnostic testing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with EMG testing.

At least 1 year of supervisory experience. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:

The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.

NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:

Job demands are only moderately routine and predictable. Minor changes may occur which require the individual to be able to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions.

PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:

The position requires the ability to evaluate existing options to resolve a presenting problem. The resolutions or options are clearly defined, limited in number and are altered infrequently. Selection of the most appropriate solution is based on well-established and defined guidelines.

APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act:

Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.

Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Polygraph Recorder

Software: Microsoft Office Products, Clinical Information System, e-mail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-%

Body Position/Movement:

Sit: Continuously

Stand: Occasionally

Walk: Occasionally

Bend: Rarely

Push: Occasionally

Pull: Rarely

Kneel/Squat: Rarely

Reach: Occasionally

Twist: Rarely

Balance: Rarely

Climb: Rarely

Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is :

Light , exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required:

Vision

Hearing

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:

Blood borne Pathogens

Chemicals

Infectious disease

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be

Benefits At A Glance:

Medical, Dental, Vision and on-site Pharmacy plans to meet individual and family needs

% Tuition Assistance at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (role dependent)

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA) to further reduce taxable income and empower your healthcare choices

Retirement Plan savings (b) with employer match and annual employer contribution

Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other Wellness incentives

Disclaimer PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.