Microbiology Lab Services Manager

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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Ensures coverage of the clerical and technical operations of the pathology and diagnositics laboratory.
• Ensures that the billing cycle is accurate and timely including credits and cancellations; ensures that the more expensive esoteric sendout tests are reviewed for medical necessity prior to sending out.
• Ensures that critical functions of the department are performed and documented including corrective action as needed. (Such as notifications to physicians, review of corrected results, etc)
• Maintains current level of clinical knowledge by participating in local or national meetings. Faciliates continuing education for staff.
• Works with the chairman to oversee the clinical teaching program and ensure that goals are met.
• Ensures that the laboratory's Quality Control program is in regulatory compliance. Ensures that there is an active review process and that variances and corrective action are documented.
• Ensures that performance improvement program initiatives are reported monthly to the director and to the staff.
• Ensures that the proficiency testing program is implemented as designed, deficiencies are addressed and corrective action documented.
• Sets goals for the laboratory and ensures that they are met. Ensure staff participation in making changes that contribute to patient care initiatives. Reports back to staff on results monthly.
• Implements the laboratory safety program. Ensures that the laboratory is in compliance with all hospital safety goals. Documents education, drills and infection control/safety rounds.
• Ensures that staff is trained in computer downtime procedures, disaster preparedness, and safe work practices. Works with management staff to improve processes found to be inadequate.
• Represents the department at the Infections Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee as well as other hopsital teams that require microbiology or laboratory expertise.
• Evaluates new equipment and technology to improve patient care.
• Acts as a positive role model to the staff in Service Excellence. Actively seeks to improve morale in the laboratory.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • Licensed as a Lab Supervisor or eligible by the State of Florida

• Education

  • Commensurate with licensure

• Experience

  • 3-5 years as a Supervisor or Medical Technologist III
  • Microbiology experience

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: