Description Summary: To supervise the daily operations of the Microbiology section of the laboratory, which includes Molecular and Urinalysis, to ensure uninterrupted workflow, accurate and timely results and maintain improved customer satisfaction.Essential Responsibilities
Under the Medical Director and the Administrative Lab Director, supervises the daily operations of assigned section to ensure quality service & customer satisfaction.
Institute and/or conducts procedures to ensure section compliance with all regulatory agency requirements, i.e. reference range verification, linearity studies, assay calibration requirements.
Responsible for section's technical competency program and for ensuring staff training & continuing education requirements. Oversees section's inventory to insure proper levels of reagents, controls, standards
Develops and implements new procedures/policies & updates & reviews approved section procedures.
Coordinates section participation in approved proficiency programs as required by regulatory agencies.
Reviews section event logs and with the Medical Director, establishes monitors to improve quality service. Participates in the PI program.
Functions as a model to promote teamwork among staff members and foster positive employee morale & is compliant with Hospital policy & regulatory requirements.
Oversees, supports or delegates the maintenance of the LIS database.
Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings and department huddles to update and inform staff.
Maintains technical competency; oversees participation in formal education programs; assists Medical
Director in developing & instituting new programs/systems within/outside the laboratory as required.
Recommends & implements system changes to increase efficiency & accuracy of workflow.
Provides Administrative Lab Director with pertinent information to prepare capital equipment and operating budgets. Is responsible for employee selection, performance appraisal process & personnel conflict
Functions as a technical consultant to staff & physicians. Responsible for technical problem resolution related to assigned section.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
5 years minimum job-related experience.
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: Medical Technologist, ASCP (or equivalent).Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Knowledge of instrument troubleshooting (experience).
Good Language (written and verbal) skills.
Working Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Danbury HospitalOrg Unit: 128Department: MicrobiologyExempt: YesSalary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.