Cytotechnologist Lead

Schedule:

40 hours/week, hourly rate, Monday through Friday

Responsible for departmental quality assurance and quality improvement activities. Responsible for Outreach activities in addition to inpatient and outpatient matters as relates to cytological and histological testing responsibilities.

• Present in the laboratory a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Works extra hours as needed.
• Must be available to the laboratory on an as needed basis to provide supervision as specified. This must be on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation.
• Assists technical staff during staffing shortages and heavy workload periods.
• Troubleshoots equipment and procedures when necessary.
• Handles all complaints regarding service problems in sections of responsibility.
• Accountable for productivity in sections of responsibility.
• Coordinates ordering supplies and determines the most efficient and economical utilization of supplies in accordance with laboratory policy.
• Makes recommendations to Director of Laboratory Services regarding purchase of capital equipment. Completes pro forma and prepares budget request for capital equipment as directed by the Director of Laboratory Services.
• In conjunction with Director of Laboratory Services, develops and recommends department operating. Ensures that department operates within budget.
• Manages and directs the department’s interaction with colleges, training programs, and individual students.
• Creates an environment where patient and customer satisfaction is exemplary.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Laboratory Services and/or Pathologists regarding changes and/or additions to laboratory test manual.
• Investigates the marketability of current procedures and develops new procedures that would be feasible to offer to other hospitals, businesses, or industry.
• Keeps abreast of new medical advances and integrates new developments into the laboratory's long and short range plans.
• Attends the in-house Medical Education program to keep apprised of needs in the medical community.
• Gives presentations to the medical staff, nursing service, and other departments as requested.
• Maintains knowledge and experience to perform all functions of a medical technologist as described in the position description.
• Coordinates training for students affiliated with Reid Hospital Laboratory.
• Develops curriculum consistent with schools expectations that accommodates Reid Hospital’s principles.
• Serves as a consultant to the medical staff and is available for participation in medical education programs as requested.
• Participates in management seminars programs sponsored or endorsed by the hospital and incorporates techniques presented to improve management skills.
• Participates in hospital and departmental QA. & I activities.
• Attends supervisor meetings as scheduled.
• Completes annual hospital-wide in-service including fire and safety training. Follows all fire, safety and infection control policies.
• Rotates weekend and holiday coverage with other supervisors.
• Interfaces the laboratory with other health care providers by communicating laboratory results, clinical relationships and therapies directly to physicians and other appropriate hospital personnel.
• Participates on hospital committees and quality action teams as assigned.
• Participates in recommendations for merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions of employees working in sections of responsibility.
• Assures adequate staffing for the expected workload.
• Supervises staff directly in sections of responsibility.
• Establishes clearly defined position descriptions for personnel.
• Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed.
• Responsible for overall personnel development, training and motivation.
• Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates employees using Reid’s policies and procedures.
• Motivates and encourages staff to develop teamwork.
• Conducts training and in-services for laboratory personnel as needed.
• Communicates effectively at least monthly with employees to inform…