Job Description Summary
Under the general direction of the Director, and in conjunction with the Technical (Pathologist) Director and Chief of Pathology, is responsible for the supervision of the Hematology section of the Laboratory. All duties will be performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards, and will comply with criteria mandated by appropriate accrediting and licensing agencies.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises all work performed within the section. This includes, but is not limited to, responsibility for quality of all tests performed, organizing workflow and prioritizing work as needed.
- In collaboration with other section supervisors, schedules work assignments and plans work schedules of employees to maintain consistent and adequate coverage of the entire laboratory.
- Establishes & maintains an effective inventory control system that assures inventory levels that consistently meet the demands of the workload.
- Hires, trains, and ensures competency of staff.
- Consistently and fairly implements Human Resources Policies to promote positive employee relations.
- In collaboration with the Director and Technical Director (Pathologist), is responsible for the evaluation, selection, and documentation of testing of all new instruments, methods and procedures for testing performed in the Hematology section.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation required by regulatory agencies, including quality control, Performance Improvement, instrument maintenance service records and other record keeping requirements of the laboratory licensing and accrediting agencies and organizations.
- Responsible for the fiscal management of section; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
- Responsible for section’s operational excellence; manages all activities to assure section delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
- Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains and updates technical and managerial knowledge and skills through reading, attending workshops and seminars, and shares this knowledge with staff to provide continuing education opportunities for employees at staff meetings.
- Collaborates with Supervisors, Managers, Directors and Pathologists in achieving departmental goals.
- Submits, reviews and approves payroll for the section.
- Reports deviations from Policies & Procedures, as appropriate, using the Hospital Incident Reporting Database.
- Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed.
- Participates in special project work, as assigned by the Director of the Department.
Must be knowledgeable and experienced in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Serology testing. Able to establish an effective, comprehensive Quality Improvement & Quality Control Programs for the department. Skilled at managing multiple priorities, organization and interpersonal and communication skills must be well developed.
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