Department Manager
The Department Manager is responsible for the oversight of specimen collection and test performance in chemistry, hematology, serology, immunohematology, and microbiology procedures for patients and private clients to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and disease prevention. Ensures that all procedures and policies meet the standards according to the regulations of CLIA '88 and the Joint Commission. Collaborates with other professionals in and out of the hospital to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC001233 FLO - Lab (FMC)
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Grade: Health-31
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Manages one or more functional areas of a department. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate supervisors. Typically has hire, fire, or promotion authority. Evaluates and makes improvements to department processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations. More discretion and greater financial authority than other lower management levels. Manages initiatives, strategic priorities and programs which have an impact on the organization. Works independently and in collaboration with leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates activities and functions of the department/functional business area based employee/organizational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical/non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.
Education: Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology OR registration as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP, AMT, HEW, or NCA
Experience: 3 to 5 years experience in area of responsibility.
Licenses/Certificates: Certification by a nationally recognized laboratory oversight agency
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