Assistant Clinical Manager - Chemistry - Full Time / Days

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Job Summary: Assistant Clinical Managers are responsible for delivery of effective laboratory service by providing an environment that supports the productivity, competency and morale of technical and support staff. With the Clinical Manager they are responsible for all operations in their laboratory including training, scheduling, mentoring and assessing staff performance. They promote ongoing quality improvement in their section and Pathology. They work as a team with other intra and interdepartmental management staff to provide consistent quality service to our customers.<br><br>

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day to day clinical operations in their lab; working under the direction of the Clinical Manager and directing the activities of the Pathology Team Leaders and Medical Technologists.

Responsible for scheduling, ET management, and inventory control and ordering under the direction of the Clinical Manager.

Ensure staff are trained with documented competency in their section, meet clinical demands and provider expectations for workload, including meeting turn around time expectations. They work with Pathology Team Leaders to ensure appropriate scheduling and to manage fluctuating workflow.

Provide input into staff performance reviews. They will address employee concerns and suggestions to maintain high morale. They acknowledge good performance and coach staff who are under performing.

Oversee instrument validations and act as project managers on the business side for any new equipment, addressing all related issues including information systems. They ensure change is effectively communicated and controlled.

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, will maintain compliance with all accrediting and regulatory agencies (CAP, CLIA, JCAHO) and discipline specific such as AABB, etc standards including quality improvement training, documentation, procedure review and revision, proficiency testing, safety and competency.

Ensure policies and procedures are implemented and updated as required to provide optimal results. The Assistant Manager will follow all department and Medical Center policies and procedures and ensure staff compliance.

Will actively participate in continuous quality improvement for their section, the department and the medical center. They will act as the department specific champion for all QI/QA projects.

Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None

Assists in planning, monitoring and/or managing budget in functional area of department.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science required.

ASCP certified or equivalent certification required. MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), C (ASCP), SC (ASCP) or equivalent.

3-5 years related work experience required and 1-3 years supervisory/management experience required

Successful completion of one year of clinical internship or Baccalaureate in a Life Science with course work and/or appropriate to the laboratory guidelines of CLIA 88.

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions with significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a major department or multiple departments. Participates in decisions on overall strategy and direction of the organization.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are broad, complex and abstract, often involving Medical Center-wide issues and requiring substantial creativity, resourcefulness, staff engagement, Lean diagnostic techniques, negotiation and diplomacy to develop solutions.

Independence of Action: Ability to set direction and vision for major departments or multiple departments. Establishes priorities, develops policies and allocates resources.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.

Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with