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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Provides system-wide oversight for SHS Laboratory departments and services, including Point of Care Services. May assist in direct clinical care as needed and appropriate. Responsible for personnel management (evaluations/hiring/firing), budget planning and monitoring, compliance with regulatory requirements, and strategic planning.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Point of Care (POC) offers the opportunity to work on a different side of the laboratory experience. POC testing is performed at the bedside (inpatient) or near the point of care (outpatient clinics) by non-laboratory healthcare professionals to obtain faster results and improve patient treatment decisions.
The POC team follows CLIA and CAP requirements as applicable. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required. Seven (7) years experience in a clinical role, and five (5) years experience in a laboratory management role overseeing complex laboratory operations required.
Experience overseeing full-service microbiology, point of care, and anatomic pathology sections required. Master's degree or higher preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals.
Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified
About the role
Provides system-wide oversight for SHS Laboratory departments and services, including Point of Care Services. May assist in direct clinical care as needed and appropriate. Responsible for personnel management (evaluations/hiring/firing), budget planning and monitoring, compliance with regulatory requirements, and strategic planning.
