CHIEF MEDICAL TECHN

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the technical functions within the laboratory. Ensures that services are of the best quality, cost-contained, and carried out in an expeditious manner. Provides oversight for daily laboratory operations. Responsible for the oversight of the functions of the Technical Supervisor as defined by the CLIA.

Requirements

Four (4) years' experience in a high-complexity testing laboratory, with exposure to managerial duties.
Licensed as a Medical Technologist by the State of Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

ASCP registered or equivalent (NCA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in performance appraisals of staff.
Participates in the hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Lab Manager.
Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such actions to the Lab Manager.
Provides recommendations to Laboratory Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for breaks, meals, meetings, and absences. Adjusts staffing as appropriate according to patient testing volumes to minimize overtime.
Projects staffing needs for the next shift- coordinating adjustments in staffing as needed or arranging coverage on next shift.
Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
Monitor inter-departmental specimen travel lists, and resolve discrepancies.
Provides shift report to Laboratory Manager.
Coordinates work schedules.
Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in each technical area of the Laboratory.
Resolves technical and clerical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken and documented, if applicable. Ensures that patient results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken.
Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing duties reads all memos, new procedures/policies, and receives appropriate regular in-service training.
Assists Laboratory Manager in evaluating competency of personnel and assures that competency is maintained, including direct observation, monitoring of testing performance, and assessment of problem-solving skills.
Manages daily operations of laboratory sections.
Administers financial management for laboratory
Manages personnel (recruiting, performance, and evaluation)
Consults regularly with the LIS staff, laboratory manager, laboratory director, and technical specialist in the performance of daily duties.
Evaluates and makes recommendations for the purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Maintains appropriate records of the financial operation of the sections.
Troubleshoots problems and coordinates the application of laboratory policy and the delivery of services with other hospital departments and patients;
Prepares and maintains the department work schedule, and quality assurance records.
Takes a leadership role in the hospital's quality improvement program and maintains the department service and policy manual.
Collects blood specimens as necessary, using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
Reviews proficiency testing program performance and reviews corrective action.
Implements and conducts laboratory continuing education programs.
Assumes duties of laboratory manager in manager's absence.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned