Supervisor, Central Processing Lab Central Accessioning Mount Sinai Morningside Full TimeEvenings (4pm Midnight incl wknds & hol)

To supervise all clerical personnel in the Central Processing Department. To train all lab personnel in the use of the LIS.

A. Clinical/Technical/Service

Supervises all clerical personnel in the Central Processing Department

Trains all lab personnel in the use of the LIS

Delegates the following duties to staff and performs them when necessary:

Intakes time stamps and accessions all specimens; centrifuges specimens; appropriately distributes specimens to the different laboratory sections

Properly packages and sends specimens to appropriate test site

Reviews all overdue specimens

Collects and sorts all reports in preparation for pick-up by messenger

Answers phone queries about laboratory results

Discards outdated specimens following laboratory guidelines

Assists in the preparation and update of procedure manuals

Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies

Maintains all Quality Assurance reviews

Reviews daily entries into the LIS and takes appropriate steps

Maintains continued compliance with policies procedures and record keeping necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies

Performs all duties of laboratory clerks as required

Works weekends holidays and other shifts when required

Monitors daily temperature of refrigerators freezers and other equipment as needed informing the supervisor when temperatures are out of range

Performs daily weekly monthly and other maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Washes and cleans sinks body trays bench tops cabinets and other equipment.

Assists in maintaining the supply room. Accepts laboratory materials from Receiving or other vendors.

Transports specimens and reports between laboratories and clinics.

Coordinates chemical supplies between the Grossing Frozen section histology/Autopsy room.

Prepares tissue fixture solutions and maintains an updated inventory of special solutions.

On a weekly basis discards specimens and organs submitting a listing of same for department records. Disposes of anatomical specimens in compliance with government codes and regulations.

Prepares gross surgical specimens including numbering cassettes describing same.

Receive scans and prepares slide trays for pathologist review. File slides after Pathologist review.

Remains familiar with and enforces all safety regulations and practices

Meets criteria for competency assessment in all areas

Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Maintains a clean and orderly work are

8. Performs work assignment within expected standard of performance

9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psychosocial

educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies(Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric)

Identifies physical behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group

Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment

Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs

Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

B. Organizational/Managerial

Participates in the departments performance improvement activities

Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

Assists in the preparation of payroll documents

Assists in the preparation of work vacation and day-off schedules. Keeps work records for personnel and follows up in use of sick time

Trains all central processing staff on CPA policies and procedures

May assist in the initiation of and delivery of disciplinary action

Assists in the performance of yearly evaluations on staff

Routinely monitors performance of staff according to competency assessment guidelines

Enforces all safety regulations

C. Educational/Professional Development

1. Participates in the development of other staff members

Meets regulatory and annual health assessment requirements

Identifies learning strengths and needs

4. Attends in-house continuing education meetings

D. Communication/Relationships

Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others

Displays courtesy tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community

Interfaces intelligently with the lab and information system vendors/hotline

Answers and refers telephone queries about laboratory results in a courteous manner

Performs as a liaison between the hospital outpatients and private patients

Adheres to MSHSs legal and ethical standards

• HS diploma required. Associate Degree or BS preferred
• Two-5 years related experience.. Computer experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Microsoft application Sunquest SCC EPIC Powepath

Non-Bargaining Unit BGN - Clinical Lab Central Assessioning - STL Mount Sinai St. Lukes