This position will manage lab operations at Albany General Hospital and Lebanon Community Hospital.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Manages day-to-day operations in the laboratory department. Works closely with the Laboratory Director on policy or procedural matters.
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. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required. Five (5) years experience in a clinical role and two (2) years laboratory leadership experience required. Experience in a hospital setting 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
SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK
Standing REACH
- Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT CARRY
2-handed, 0
ROTATE TRUNK
Sitting REACH
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified
Location:
Samaritan Health Services
LCH Laboratory Schedule:
1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day