Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

Monday - Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Formulates plans, organizes resources, directs personnel and develops policies in the Pathology Laboratory as directed by the Medical Director. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week line responsibility of the department and sections of the laboratory to ensure implementation of the medical/clinical programs. Communicates in a positive and professional manner. Ability to lead and maintain an engaged workforce. Management experience required.

A. Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Scientist or related area of specialty;

B. Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

MT(ASCP), CLS(ASCP, or MT(AMT)

C. Related Work Experience:

5 YEARS

Describe the nature of the prior experience (i.e. typing, computer skills, etc.)

Five years of Laboratory clinical experience. Three years of supervisory/coordinator experience in a hospital clinical laboratory performing complex procedures

D. Other Considerations (communication, interpersonal skills, etc.)

1. Computer literacy

2. Ability to utilize a multi-line telephone system

3. Demonstrates good communication skills within the department and to outside inquiries

4. Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all levels of staff

5. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in fast paced environment

6. Maintains professional approach to handling confidential material

7. Works with equipment values in excess of $100,000.00

8. Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple activities concurrently

9. Analytical ability to interpret statistics and financial data

10. Demonstrated evidence of leadership, creativity and self-improvement

I. Primary Function

Responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and staffing assigned section where a variety of laboratory tests are conducted to obtain data for the use in diagnosis and treatment of disease

II. Essential Duties and Measurements

1. Participates in patient and customer related services, i.e. value management teams, lab/interdepartmental teams and committees

Assist and/or provides the department during times of increased workload or personnel absenteeism with resources needed to provide uninterrupted services to our customers.

Works within the department to ensure the integrity or results by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcement through teaching

2. Develops, analyzes, maintains a monitors the financial plan within the department. Coordinates and approved laboratory supply expenditures, including cost benefit analyses for equipment and competitive bids. Reviews and approved proper distribution of financial resources. Responsible for the efficient use of personnel with the department

3. Provides a professional open atmosphere for the personal growth of each employee by guiding them in their development and achievement of goals. Provides positive reinforcement for measured successes as well as resources for areas needing improvement Communicates effectively with personnel on all hos0pital and laboratory guidelines. Responsible for the education of multidisciplinary personnel. Develops, maintains, reviews and revises appropriate departmental standard operating procedures and guidelines

Manages entire laboratory on weekends as needed

4. Utilizes innovation and problem solving skills commensurate with the value management approach for both individual and group decision making. Investigates and generates Risk Management and occurrence reports as well as internal quality assurance issues. Develops, implements and maintains in conjunction with the medical and administrative directors an effective QI program for their department

5. Administers and evaluates proficiency and competency assessments given to individual employees and follows through wit worrectiv4e action as needed. Provides opportunities for departmental employees to expand both their technical and professional knowledge base. Continually reevaluates current methodologies to ascertain those areas in which improvements can be made that help to improve patient care. Gathers and reviews individual employee performance abilities by recognizing both areas of strength and weaknesses, thus, teaching the employee to share talents that can be used to benefit and to help build areas needing improvement.

6. Actively involved in reviewing and critiquing possible recommendations of employees and in reviewing articles for possible improvement; thus, sharing information with employees while developing personnel recommendations as well

7` Prepares and participates in regulatory agency inspections. Makes necessary self inspections of department suing appropriate checklists and provides inspectors with all necessary documents requested

Goals/assigned projects

Works closely with Human Resources in evaluating potential candidates for positions open with the department. Validation and critiques of computer

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.