Dir - Laboratory

Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System- Lawrenc
Location: Lawrenceburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg1235 Director - Laboratory Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 3.31.2017Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.Reports to: Chief Nursing OfficerFLSA: ExemptGrade: E25EEO: X 01 Officials and Managers --- 02 Professionals --- 03 Technicians --- 04 Sales Workers --- 05 Administrative Support Workers --- 06 Craft Workers --- 07 Operatives --- 08 Laborers and Helpers --- 09 Service Workers - - - - - - - - - - - - - -In Development - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Development Complete - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Reviewed - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Approved - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Retired - - - - - - - - - - -Job Requirements -Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree preferred. Graduate of program in discipline.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required SkillsBasic Life Support (BLS must be obtained within 1 week of patient care following orientation)Required SkillsLicenses: Current and active Medical Laboratory Supervisor license in state of Tennessee is required.Essential Functions -Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.Non-Essential Functions -Performs other duties as assigned.Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of STRHS.Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.Functional Demands -Populations ServedX Neonate (X Infant (X Early Childhood (1 year and X Late Childhood (5 years and X Adolescent (13 and X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to X Older Adult (> 60 years)Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:X DemographicX ClinicalX InsuranceX FinancialX Complete Medical RecordBloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employeesPhysical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyClimbing X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyKeyboard Data Entry --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyKneeling X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyLifting/Moving Patients --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyReaching X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyRunning X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlySitting --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlySquatting X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyStanding --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyWalking --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyVisual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyHearing Acuity --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyVision: Depth Perception --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyVision: Distinguish Color --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyVision: Seeing Far --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyVision: Seeing Near --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyBiological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyChemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyDust X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyHazardous Chemicals X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantlyLatex --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantlyOrganizational Expectations -Compliance to the STRH-Lawrenceburg Standards of Performance is required.Compliance to Dress Code Standards.Maintains regulatory compliance in departmental operations, including, but not limited to, Joint Commission, CMS, federal financial regulations, and Tennessee state regulations.Maintains competency skills related to the operation of department and in leadership and management competencies.Leadership Capabilities -Displays provem servant leadership attributes with co-workers and colleagues, customers, physicians, and employees. Participates in, and is engaged in leadership activities that serve employees, such as the Service Excellence Team (SET).Represents the facility in community activities in a positive and professional manner.

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