Assistant Director of Laboratory

2 weeks ago

Johnson City, United States ETSU Health Full time
SUMMARY: Under direction of the Director of Laboratory, the Assistant Director of Laboratory is responsible for the operation and administration of the laboratory; coordinating the activities of supervisors and personnel engaged in performing chemical and/or physical tests, quality control processes, and reporting clinical laboratory test results. Responsible for performing tests in a high-complexity clinical laboratory in three or more specialties, such as Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Toxicology, and/or Immunology. The Assistant Director of Laboratory may fulfill the directors duties in his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Must be always accessible to supervisors and testing personnel while testing is performed and provide telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the laboratory director.
  • Responsible for providing day-to-day management of test performances by supervisors and testing personnel.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory supervisors monitor test analysis and specimen examinations to ensure the acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
  • Assure through their supervisors that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance.
  • Assure through their supervisors that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
  • Assure that orientation to the laboratory is provided to all testing personnel by their supervisors.
  • Assure that prescribed procedures are followed in the performance of any tests within the laboratory specialties and be capable of calculating the results of the tests performed if necessary.
  • Assure the proper operation, calibration, performance checks, and maintenance of all clinical laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Recognize and correct basic instrument malfunctions if necessary.
  • Assure that reagents and media are prepared from a prescribed procedure and adjustments are made if necessary.
  • Assure that media, reagents, and calibrators are evaluated according to established criteria.
  • Assure that established quality control procedures are conducted on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products. Evaluate results of quality control and ensure implementation of corrective action when indicated.
  • Determine performance specifications for new methods.
  • Establish basic quality control procedures.
  • Assure that comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, cost, suitability, etc. are performed on new and existing procedures and results are reported in an established format.
  • Correlate and interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting results and assess plausibility of laboratory results through correlating of data when necessary.
  • Specify the need for additional laboratory tests for definitive diagnostic information in prescribed instances.
  • Confirm and verify results through knowledge of techniques, alternatives, and instruments.
  • Recognize problems, identify the cause, develop alternatives, and determine solutions where no preset criteria are available.
  • Establish and monitor quality assurance/continuous quality improvement programs.
  • Establish and monitor safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations.
  • Assure that records are maintained that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
  • Assure utilization of laboratory information systems or other methods to report patient results accurately and effectively.
  • Assure that laboratory procedures are written to conform to a standardized format.
  • Provide clinical orientation and supervision for students and new or less skilled laboratory personnel.
  • Monitor ordering or direct ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment and assure that records of ordering are maintained.
  • Initiate the purchase of supplies and equipment required for the laboratory.
  • Assist with the interpretation of corporate policy and state law as related to the laboratory.
  • Participate in Corporate safety procedures and programs.
  • Remain current in laboratory knowledge and skills.
  • Must be licensed as a laboratory director in the State of Tennessee or able to obtain within a year.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Directly manages supervisors and/or technical and clerical staff in the laboratories. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must possess a PhD in biological science, chemistry, medical technology, or related area and hold an HCLD certification. Must have at least five years of full-time laboratory experience, or its equivalent subsequent to qualifying as a manager. Experience must be in a clinical laboratory acceptable to the Medical Laboratory Board of Tennessee and with a director at the doctoral level.

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