Plan, organize, lead and control the activities of the laboratory department in an effective and efficient manner.

1. Planning, implementation, and control of the department budget to maintain financial viability and productivity.
2. Planning, organization and management of staffing activities (i.e., recruitment, selection, placement and orientation, training, development, evaluation of performance) for maximum productivity.
3. Review and revision of the laboratory policy and procedure manuals.
4. Evaluation, procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
5. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice for all age specific groups served.
6. Planning, development and maintenance of performance improvement activities.
7. Planning, development and maintenance of the educational program for patients and employees.
8. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
9. Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.

• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.

• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Bachelor of Science degree required, graduate degree preferred.  Registered Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.  Minimum 5 years of laboratory supervision/management required. 

Abilities are demonstrated in areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing.  Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Is able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 10 pounds. Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to within normal. Normal color vision for those tasks requiring color differentiation. 

Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals and hazardous material.  Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.  Physical presence on site is essential.  Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Frequent interaction with others in the Laboratory and other departments in person, by telephone or by email, to resolve issues with patient care that are impacted by laboratory testing.  Due to the emotional and/or emergency nature of patient care some customers may be unpleasant, angry or discourteous in their requests for Laboratory services.