Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville , AR 72701
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Details
Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: ASCP
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Medical Laboratory
Description
Position Summary
The role of the Hematology Supervisor reports to the Laboratory Director. This position is responsible for serving as a liaison for internal and external clients. This position will oversee testing processes and personnel while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines regarding hematology, coagulation and urinalysis.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Provide resolution for issues through various means of consultation including telephone calls, onsite, and electronically
Maintain departmental documentation requirements for test performance characteristics
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including participation in proficiency testing, quality control management, training, and competency evaluations of testing personnel
Proactive in identifying potential problems, able to troubleshoot situations quickly with a resolution and provide direction to staff as needed
Assist with creating and implementing policies, procedures, and documentation, as appropriate
Partner with department educator to provide education and training strategies to staff
Assist in the design and implementation of performance improvement projects, monitor progress, and perform corrective actions
Assist in monitoring budget related processes
Assist with day-to-day department operations
Remain available to all staff, seeking opportunities to become actively involved, lend support, address problems, and suggest areas of improvement
Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science program, required.
Licensure and Certifications: ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification, required.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant medical laboratory experience and meets qualifications of a Technical Supervisor of laboratories performing high complexity testing in accordance with CLIA'88 regulations, required. Minimum of 2 years of medical laboratory leadership experience is preferred. Previous experience in regulatory compliance and accreditation standards of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Work Environment: This position will spend 60% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids.
Qualifications
Washington Regional Medical Center