Section Chief

Titusville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:
Laboratory

Schedule/Status:

Varies; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week:

General Description:

Under the general supervision of the Director and/or the Laboratory Operations Manager is responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of a specific department within the laboratory. Establishes and is responsible for section protocol and procedures. Maintains budget control inventory cost containment section productivity and employee staffing training and evaluations. Must be able to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of staff in the section. Is the Technologist in Charge of the laboratory as directed in the absence of the Administrative Director and Laboratory Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervises employees and assigns tasks to best utilize the personnel assigned to the section. Promotes department efficiency. Advises staff when decision-making is required.
Monitors quality control maintenance and test results for the section in cooperation with the Quality Control Coordinator. Oversees specimen identification quality analysis and reporting of laboratory tests within the established time frames. Maintains all records as necessary to be in compliance with the accredited agencies.
Responsible for hiring education training and annual performance evaluations for employees within the section including competency testing and remedial training. Monitors time and attendance section productivity and oversees sections staffing. Participates in the disciplinary process when indicated.
Oversees inventory establishes ordering protocol maintains budget control and cost containment and justifies the FTE and Capital Equipment budget.
Researches and develops new tests procedures and analyzers. Stays current with technology. Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Has the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients needs and has knowledge of age specific reference ranges. The employee will demonstrate competence by performing and resulting laboratory tests using the appropriate age specific procedures.
Establishes and maintains procedure protocol and policy for the section.
Develops operational techniques when new methods or instructions are instituted and writes procedures in compliance with accreditation agency standards. Assures all procedures are updated and reviewed annually.
Attends required in-service and meetings including interdepartmental and intra departmental. Interacts regularly with medical and professional personnel.
Responsible for set up revision and training of Meditech computer related information for the section.
Fulfills all duties of the technical staff in the section as needed.
Acts as the Tech in Charge of the laboratory on a rotating schedule and as directed in the absence of the Administrative Director and Operations Manager.
Must know and follow all departmental and hospital policies / procedures
Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Knows fire disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Requirements:

Formal Education:

Associates Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory / medical technology science strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience.

Required Licenses Certifications Registrations:

State of Florida Medical Technologist License in all laboratory areas of supervision required
ASCP Certification preferred.

Full Time Benefits:

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits including:

Benefits Start on Day 1
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
EAP Flex Spending Accident Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.

Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.

Required Experience:

Chief

Department:LaboratorySchedule/Status:Varies; Full TimeStandard Hours/Week:40General Description:Under the general supervision of the Director and/or the Laboratory Operations Manager is responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of a specific department within the laboratory. Estab...

Department:
Laboratory

Schedule/Status:

Varies; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week:

General Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Supervises employees and assigns tasks to best utilize the personnel assigned to the section. Promotes department efficiency. Advises staff when decision-making is required.
Monitors quality control maintenance and test results for the section in cooperation with the Quality Control Coordinator. Oversees specimen identification quality analysis and reporting of laboratory tests within the established time frames. Maintains all records as necessary to be in compliance with the accredited agencies.
Responsible for hiring education training and annual performance evaluations for employees within the section including competency testing and remedial training. Monitors time and attendance section productivity and oversees sections staffing. Participates in the disciplinary process when indicated.
Oversees inventory establishes ordering protocol maintains budget control and cost containment and justifies the FTE and Capital Equipment budget.
Researches and develops new tests procedures and analyzers. Stays current with technology. Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Has the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients needs and has knowledge of age specific reference ranges. The employee will demonstrate competence by performing and resulting laboratory tests using the appropriate age specific procedures.
Establishes and maintains procedure protocol and policy for the section.
Develops operational techniques when new methods or instructions are instituted and writes procedures in compliance with accreditation agency standards. Assures all procedures are updated and reviewed annually.
Attends required in-service and meetings including interdepartmental and intra departmental. Interacts regularly with medical and professional personnel.
Responsible for set up revision and training of Meditech computer related information for the section.
Fulfills all duties of the technical staff in the section as needed.
Acts as the Tech in Charge of the laboratory on a rotating schedule and as directed in the absence of the Administrative Director and Operations Manager.
Must know and follow all departmental and hospital policies / procedures
Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Knows fire disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Requirements:

Formal Education:

Associates Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory / medical technology science strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience.

Required Licenses Certifications Registrations:

State of Florida Medical Technologist License in all laboratory areas of supervision required
ASCP Certification preferred.

Full Time Benefits:

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits including:

Benefits Start on Day 1
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
EAP Flex Spending Accident Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.

Required Experience:

Chief

Key Skills

Embedded Software
Mechanical Design
Six Sigma
System Design
Employee Evaluation
FEA
Process Improvement
Requirements Gathering
Signal Processing
Earned Value Management
Curriculum Development
Proposal Writing

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