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Description:Position Title: Mgr, Laboratory Department: Laboratory Purpose: Manages day-to-day operations for the Laboratory department located in the acute care setting. Responsible for human, fiscal and material resources of the department and ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost-effective care and patient-focused services. Maintains the Laboratorys Quality Management and Safety Programs to ensure the Laboratory meets local, state and Federal regulatory requirements. Contributes to the formation of the vision, policies, standards and cultre; interviews and hires staff in areas of responsibility; ensures the staffing level and mix is appropriate for the workload of the sections and shifts; ensures appropriateness of staff orientation and competency materials and coordinates completion according to facility and regulatory guidelines; completes performance evaluations for direct report personnel; performs disciplinary action when indicated; writes and maintains work group job descriptions; ensures compliance with the requirements of laboratory regulatory and accrediting agencies; evaluates, recommends and coordinates implementation of new tests, instrumentation, and/or methods; ensures standard operating policies and procedures are current and adhere to the Laboratorys document control system; assists the Laboratory Director with the development of budgets and monitors expenses appropriate to area of management; assists with the development of business plans and evaluates capital equipment needs in consultation with the Laboratory Director; develops and maintains quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives appropriate to the area of responsibility; coordinates and facilitates the change process; effectively facilitates communication with direct reports, peers and leaders in the organization; assists in the formulation and implementation of department goals; and maintains an inventory system that ensures appropriate supply levels. Report To: Dir, Laboratory Supervisory Responsibility: Large Group/Multi-Level: The job requires direct responsibility for a large department or unit of greater than 25 employees. In addition to staff, incumbent directly supervises one or more supervisors and/or assistant managers who assist incumbent with managerial responsibilities. Incumbent has multiple shift responsibilities for staff. Materials Responsibility: High: Work requires a high degree of responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include large operating or capital budgets for a large functional area, major plants, facilities or properties, or other equivalent material assets. The employee has a large amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors might result in significant financial loss and affect overall corporate results. The difficulty, variety and depth of problems associated with these material resources is moderately complex. Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructors, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Vendors/Clients, Auditors/Review Agencies POSITION SPECIFICATION Education: Bachelor's Degree Field Of Study: Science-related field. Special Training: Successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited clinical laboratory science program or alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements. Training Preferred: Three years supervisory or similar experience; Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field. Licensure/Registration: Certification in one of the followg: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Valid driver/chauffeur license required, must meet MercyOnes Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law. Experience: More than 5 years experience required. Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are often difficult or stressful in nature. Contact with others involves complex, detailed and often sensitive topics. The job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with a range of complicated problem situations. Interactions involve earning the trust of children and adolescents, as well as an ability to communicate with them in a clear manner. Working Conditions: There is exposure to some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics. The physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk. No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required. Exposure to these conditions would be limited to 70% or less of the work day. Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes Miscellaneous:

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