Manager - Microbiology
Company: Baptist Health Care
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the
day-to-day operations of the laboratory functions for the
department in accordance with the established hospital and
department policies and standards. This position plays a lead role
in the strategic planning process and the implementation of
initiatives focused on enhanced performance, workflow redesign, and
developing a culture that emphasizes excellence in the quality and
delivery of laboratory services. This position review quality
control at adequate intervals throughout each month. Maintain
quality control and instrument standardization at satisfactory
levels as requested by H.R.S., the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and the National
Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and College
of American Pathologists. This position maintains all phases and
procedures of the department at satisfactory levels according to
the above agencies. This position establishes and reviews the
quality assurance program. This position will function as a
Clinical Laboratory Medical Technologist in all areas of the
laboratory services.
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the daily operational needs of the
department and provides ongoing support to the supervisory staff
activities to ensure that effective, efficient, and quality
services are consistently provided. Readily and accurately
identifies opportunities for improvement relating to the delivery
of laboratory services, quality-of-work life, and patient care
issues. Works collaboratively with the supervisors and managers
across departmental lines, to implement solutions and take steps to
improve departmental performance. With guidance from the laboratory
director and the director of revenue services, coordinates the
activities of the laboratory Medicare compliance program. Along
with the supervisory staff of the department, responsible for
updating and revising, as needed, the compliance plan and
maintaining accurate and current coding of the laboratory
procedures on the departmental charge master. Maintains compliance
with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient
services, personnel management, and environmental safety. Chairs
the laboratory safety committee and, together with the supervisory
staff of the department, is responsible for consistent compliance
with all laboratory safety-related guidelines, policies, and
procedures. Ensures timely, thorough investigation and follow-up of
incidents relating to laboratory performance and assists the
supervisors, as needed, in implementing appropriate corrective
actions to prevent or minimize recurrence. Will keep the director
informed as to significant issues relating to service, quality, and
patient care. Assists the director in managing an effective,
comprehensive performance improvement process, that is outcome
driven and establishes a culture of excellence in quality and
service. Provides ongoing support to the supervisors in collecting
and analyzing data, and preparing reports. Manages the education
and training programs in the laboratory, including orientation,
competency assessment, and In-service education for all sections of
the laboratory. In collaboration with the director and supervisors
of the department, develops a preceptor program to enhance the
quality and consistency of all departmental educational activities.
Is responsible for department's operational excellence; ensures
department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable
policies, procedures, and professional standards. Manage team
members which include orientation, development and evaluation of
personnel, and monitoring the provision of delivering quality
services. Participates in the recruiting, interviewing and
selecting of team members following policies, guidelines and
applicable laws. Evaluates their performance relative to job goals
and requirements. Provides coaching to staff, recommends in-service
education programs, and ensures adherence to internal policies and
standards. Is responsible for the fiscal management of department;
assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.
Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry
information to staff.Assist in other duties as assigned to support
the operational needs of the department and organization. May be
required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after
severe weather and/or disasters.
Qualifications
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system
committed to improving the quality of life for people and
communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The
organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews
Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive
primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000
team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest
non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
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