06/22/2021
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Day Shift, Monday-Friday
Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, test reporting and maintaining records of patient results
Manage accounts payable/receivable for invoices/payments regarding FPL.
Communicate with accountants regarding paying invoices and financial reports.
Facilitate quarterly, or as needed FPL shareholder meetings.
Collaborate with accountant regarding financial reports (monthly, yearly, as needed for the business).
Collaborate with FPL legal advisors as needed.
Initiate independent judgement of technical and procedural problems
Marketing and Public relations for FPL
Understand the technical aspects of tests and their underlying scientific principles
Maintain records that demonstrate that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Monitor, troubleshoot interfaces between EMR, Scheduling, Middleware, and reference labs with LIS (LabDaq).
Maintain professional/causality insurance agreements with insurers for FPL.
Implement and monitor quality control procedures, according to current standards, on a regular basis on all required instruments, methods and reagents
Follow the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Perform preventative and routine maintenance on all instruments, as needed.
Listen to the employee’s suggestions, concerns, and ideas about the laboratory.
Replenish and control inventory of necessary supplies as may be required.
Participate in decision-making, regarding quality control, instrument selection, preventative maintenance, safety, and reagent purchases.
Preform phlebotomy skills, obtaining quality specimens from clinic patients, on as needed basis
Communicate with other supervisors or community healthcare clinics to support positive working relationships and understanding of department policies and procedures, including attending supervisor meetings with NMG and FPMC leadership meetings.
Resolve employee disputes and problems within the department.
Responsible for monitoring and approving lab employee timecards, time off requests, scheduling and payroll
Responsible for completing employee performance evaluations and competency evaluations.
Review patient testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting records monthly or on an as needed basis.
Maintain Quality Improvement programs (IQCP) for the lab.
Interactions with reference labs on workflow or interface issues.
Responsible for teaching and training of new employees and knowledge of organization. Teach and evaluate basic theory, technical skills, and application of tests
Approve all billing invoices from reference laboratory.
Perform other relevant duties as requested by Lab Director, physicians, or Shareholders.
Qualifications:
ASCP or AMT certified Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Science with a Bachelor of Science Degree
Knowledge of healthcare business operations, preferred.
Demonstrated ability to get along well with others.
Demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory skills and operations.
Must possess good communication skills and knowledge of CLIA/CAP regulations
Pervious supervisory experience preferred
Physical Requirements and
Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed during regular work hours, but may require overtime and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines
Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
This position operates in a professional laboratory environment. Daily and regular exposure to infectious blood and bodily fluids is expected
Position operates in a professional laboratory setting. Ability to operate laboratory equipment and some filing is required. Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary is required. The employee must occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
Position Type and Expected Hours of
Work:
This is a full-time position. Work is performed during regular work hours, but may require overtime and/or weekend hours due to Laboratory operating hours.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Laboratory and receptionist personnel