Overview:
Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
Supervises the daily laboratory operations, including work schedules, work assignments, receipt and allocation of specimens for testing, time card modifications, evaluations and counseling of staff. Responsible for all areas of the laboratory and their corresponding team members who are assigned to Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Processing, Phlebotomy and Microbiology (if applicable) during their assigned shift. Performs analytical testing in the laboratory, document quality control, perform preventative maintenance and instrument troubleshooting.
Essential Functions
* Evaluates and verifies the suitability of specimens received and prepares these specimens for analysis in an accurate and efficient manner, while assuring the timeliness of results. Performs routine and specialized testing using appropriate laboratory instrumentation/equipment following prescribed policies, procedures and defined standards of performance. Studies, evaluates and performs technical aspects of procedures in use. Clinical correlation of results with other known patient parameters is incorporated in result verification per department procedure. Critical results are reported and documented per Laboratory policy.
* Keeps Technical Supervisor and Manager informed of activities including unusual patient data and results along with personnel issues or concerns. Determines and modifies bench assignments and ensures all staff members rotate assignments routinely. Assists managers with interviewing and making recommendations for hiring personnel. Evaluates employee performance, recognizes their achievements, counsels and disciplines them as necessary. Assists Manager with investigation of written and formal actions. Monitors staff to ensure standards of performance are met ant that staff comply with all OSHA and department safety policies and procedures.
* Conducts performance checks and calibrations of laboratory instrumentation within assigned laboratory sections. Evaluates reagents, media and standards according to established criteria. Conducts, documents, monitors and evaluates established quality control or quality assurance procedures on analytical tests, reagents, equipment and products, implementing corrective action protocols when indicated. Assists in the preparation, analysis and reporting of proficiency testing samples. Participates in the review of proficiency testing results, in the identification of problem areas and in formulating plans for corrective action. Assists in the preparation of the laboratory for on-site regulatory inspections.
* Performs and documents instrument function verification checks and preventative maintenance on all equipment consistent with department policies and procedures. Instrument malfunctions are recognized and troubleshooting procedures are initiated in a timely manner per department policies and procedures. May participate in the evaluation, correlation and verification of instrument or procedure performance.
* Participates in the orientation of new employees to policies and procedures in assigned laboratory sections. Participates in the education of students in assigned laboratory sections.
Education
* Bachelor's Degree of Science in Medical Technology - Preferred
* Associate's Degree Of Science of Medical Lab Technician - Required
Experience
* 2 years supervisory experience - Preferred
* 3 years related experience - Required
Licenses and Certifications
* MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), AMT or equivalent - Preferred
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