Laboratory Section Leader - Third shift
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job
SummaryConducts laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and
treatment of disease as a technical expert. Ensures proficiency and
accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing. Coordinates
activities in the section to support daily operations and adherence
to policies and procedures.Accountabilities
- Demonstrates proficiency, competency, and understanding of
fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures and
performs with precision and accuracy. Reviews pending work using
established protocol. Operates computerized laboratory data
systems/applications as assigned. Assures proper retention of all
specimens. Performs and reports test results for waived, moderate,
and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures as assigned and
as outlined in the standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals.
- Uses the correct policies and procedures in the collection,
labeling, handling and processing of all specimens. Verifies
identification of the patient, specimen, and results.
- Participates in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Management
(QM) for area assigned. Evaluates patient and QC results for
acceptability and notifies the appropriate individual of unresolved
issues. Performs lookback if required. Evaluates results and
specimen integrity based on department standard operating
procedures (SOPs) and escalates discrepancies to appropriate
individual. Monitors supply/reagent inventory and uses laboratory
resources efficiently. Documents receipt and opening of a supply.
Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and follows established
protocol.
- Investigates and resolves technical problems, consults the
appropriate individual as needed. Effectively operates laboratory
instrumentation. Performs and documents maintenance and
function/operational checks on instrumentation. Identifies real and
potential situations or detects equipment malfunctions;
troubleshoots the problem with appropriate individual or service
representative and documents appropriately.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures of Prisma Health system,
campus, and laboratory. Understands and complies with standards and
conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting
agencies in assigned operational area. Performs competency
assessment for moderate and/or high complexity testing of team
members as assigned. Maintains a safe and clean working environment
and responds immediately to safety violations.
- Employs good organizational talents and prioritizes tasks
appropriately. Recognizes customer satisfaction issues and
responds/escalates appropriately. Assumes responsibility for
operation of the section in absence of supervisor. Instructs
students, new team members, laboratory support staff, and hospital
personnel in procedure, technique, and theory. May take part in the
interview process of job applicants. Willingly performs and
completes team assignments.
- Communicates effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.
Maintains open communication with laboratory leaders, pathologists,
and fellow team members. Communicates pertinent information to
other members of the healthcare team. Uses positive and
professional interpersonal skills to educate/support laboratory
customers.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education; accesses
training needs and participates in Continuing Education (CE)
programs annually. Completes all required 6 month and annual
competencies in required time frame and performs proficiency
testing as assigned.
- Supports Prisma Health system and campus financial, customer
service, and quality initiatives in a positive and productive
manner. Participates in work unit action plans and supports
department-based goals and initiatives which contribute to the
success of Prisma Health.
- Assists with competency assessment, quality control (reporting,
review and new lot switches), maintenance, proficiency testing, AMR
validation, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and other management
duties as needed. Assures sufficient quantity of reagents and
supplies and orders as needed. Assigns daily work assignments,
performs LIS testing, reportable disease reporting. Writes
procedures in accordance with Prisma Health Laboratory document
control guidelines and procedure. Willingly and effectively takes
responsibility to coordinate and implement special projects/tasks
assigned. Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a
non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager,
director, or executive.Minimum Requirements
- Associates's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology;
Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical
laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited
institution preferred or one that meets ASCP or AMT
certification.
- 2 years of Clinical Laboratory ExperienceRequired
Certifications/Registrations/LicensesMT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP)cm or
Categorical (ASCP)or Categorical (ASCP)cm or MT (AMT) or MLT(ASCP)
or MLT(ASCP)cm or MLT(AMT) In Lieu Of The Above Minimum
RequirementsForeign degree that meets CLIA Testing Personnel
Qualifications at the approval of the Administrative and Medical
Director. Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020
are grandfathered under prior educational and experience
requirements. In addition, team members must be certification
eligible and will have one year to obtain required
certification.Other Required Skills and Experience
- Computer skills; Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Leadership and interpersonal skills required
- Mathematical skills requiredWork ShiftNight (United States of
America)LocationGreenville Memorial Med CampusFacility1008
Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10087012
Laboratory-HematologyShare your talent with us! Our vision is
simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities
we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented
individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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