Med Tech Reg Supervisor, Laboratory, Per Diem

Overview

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Hours: Per Diem

 

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Supervises the daily operation of the assigned department and of the general Laboratory when required.
• Reviews the daily patient and quality control logs for errors, omissions and potential problems.
• Maintains instrumentation, and coordinates or performs preventive care based on the manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Recognizes, evaluates, and is able to resolve instrument malfunctions.
• Initiates inventory and purchase requisitions for the department, striving to keep expenses within the stated budget and to provide adequate supplies to meet the department’s needs.
• Reviews and edits (when necessary), annually, all current procedures for clarity, errors, and required changes. Makes a determination on current techniques and apparatus if changes should be made for special conditions or expedite results.
• Develops and implements new procedures. Which are clear and concise, and tests that are accurate, precise, reduce turn around time, and are cost effective.
• Evaluates and documents employees’ performance annually within 2-4 weeks prior to employees’ evaluation date. Assesses employees’ competency in areas of responsibility.
• Assigns proficiency testing to personnel, monitors timeliness of reports, analyzes results and troubleshoots if necessary.
• Consults with Pathologist on specimens or results that are unusual or technically more difficult to process or assess.
• Based on outcomes of performing testing and employees’ performance appraisals, develops education programs to improve employee performance.
• Maintains an error file for the department to monitor trends etc., and takes appropriate action when adverse outcomes are detected.
• Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, with staff members and co-workers on all pertinent information in a professional manner.
• Collects, compiles, documents and reports statistical analysis required by state and federal guidelines (i.e. JCAHO, CAP, FDA, DPH, AABB, CLIA, OSHA, etc).
• Prepares for special projects or events, such as computer downtime, community events, implementation of new programs and testing protocols.
• Enters and edits ordering information in the computer system on patients and specimens to maintain accurate records of testing and patient billing.
• Assists the manager by performing part or all of the manager’s duties for short periods of time, in the managers absence or when the managers not available, so that departmental goals and tasks can be met/exceeded.
• Prioritizes testing workload and assignments and delegates work to staff within the department. Completes specific assignments and assists staff in completing work when short staffed or under tight deadlines.
• Reviews, analyzes, maintains and adjusts staffing to ensure all required tasks are completed.
• Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to the requests and needs of patients and customers.
• Orients new employees and students to the department. Encourages and trains current employees to improve processes, become more efficient and better meet customer needs. Coaches those who demonstrate a need or are deficient in an area to aid in improvement.
• Acquires knowledge through educational in-services or seminars throughout the year. Passes a competence understanding of technological advances, disease processes and regulatory changes. Retains, applies and teaches others on this knowledge.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for Laboratory testing, and takes appropriate action when specimens are not of acceptable quality.
• Continuously assesses and assures cost effectiveness of department operations. Develops cost benefit analysis for testing protocols.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.
• Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.
• Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips.
• Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropri