System Manager, Point of Care

Job Summary

• Operations: Plans organizes maintains and controls the technical and clerical operations of the Point of Care department including operations/workflows of equipment specimen processing turn-around time and resulting; oversees new test development and implementation. Maintains consistent communication with assigned Operations Director and Pathologist.
• Financial: Establishes and maintains operational budgets within budget plan.
• Quality: In compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies maintains quality control review and records of all equipment; creates monitors and reports on quality assurance metrics; reports and follows through on RL Solutions; continually strives for quality improvements within the department.
• Supervision of Point of Care laboratory personnel: Interviews and selects new staff; responsible for orientation training continued competency of all staff; staffing schedule performance evaluations; provides resources and environment for development and continuing education. Holds staff meetings; maintains open communication with direct reports. Identifies and reports recommendations for staffing needs with the development of departmental objectives including costs/benefits resources and potential changes in responsibilities and/or staff re-scheduling; implements latter as approved; recommends salary adjustments of direct subordinates.
• Policies and procedures: Formulation implementation and maintenance of operational and technical methodology policies and procedures to meet quality standards for patient and clinical services to satisfy all related corporate and laboratory regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements and to meet patient and employee safety standards.
• Technical resource of the area: Able to perform discuss and consult on his/her operational and technical procedures and activities; prepares/presents proposals summary reports for upper management as requested. Attends committee meetings as required/requested. Maintains/participates in continuing education. Oversees the training and competency of Point of Care operators throughout Corewell Health and maintains database of authorized personnel.
• Responsible for the implementation and ongoing daily function of Point of Care testing. Serves as a consultant to ambulatory sites that have their own CLIA license. Participates in JCAHO rounds.
• a. Establishes protocols for Point of Care testing. Develops/implements policies and procedures in compliance with JCAHO and CAP requirements; reviews revises procedure manuals.
• b. Assists/supervises the coordination of data management programs and HIS interfacing/training/testing on all Point of Care sites.
• c. Actively participates in and/or supervises the evaluation of new equipment methods or protocols including pre-analytical analytical and post- analytical performance evaluation. Performs/oversees appropriate evaluation studies.
• Acts as technical resource for information on instrumentation and testing performed; may assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Develops workflow for the Ancillary Testing Department. Oversees inventory of equipment reagents and supplies for all Point of Care testing.
• Oversees the evaluation planning and implementation requests for Point of Care programs for Corewell Health and ambulatory sites. Develops and assists in evaluation implementing and managing an effective QC/QA. Program and proficiency testing system for all Point of Care testing sites.
• Manages the human resources of the department to ensure the quality of work and achievement of department goals. Councils and disciplines staff to ensure quality of work and adherence to Hospital Policies and Procedures in compliance with all Federal and State regulations and contractual agreements.
• Assists on special projects as assigned by upper management. Also assists with hands-on Point of Care responsibilities when needed.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelors Degree Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science Histotechnology or related science (i.e. Biochemistry Microbiology).
• 3 years of relevant experience 3 5 years experience preferred in the laboratory discipline being applied for. Required
• CRT-Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Medical Technologist Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Clinical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire required
• CRT-Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity
• None No; Seldom Yes: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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