Laboratory Services Team Specialist
Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization Type: Acute Care Hospital
Organization Size: 131 beds in service
Salary: Contingent on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the immediate supervision of the Emergency Services Team Leader and works cohesively with the Network Lab Director to manage the day to day operations of the laboratory in addition to directing and/or performing a varieity of analytical determinations of body fluid and tissue specimens utilizing established and approved protocols, incorporating independent judgement and responsibilities with minimal technical supervision. Includes decisions concerning laboratory practices, policies and procedures, planning, staffing, and problem solving as well as any other assigned. Works directly with the Team Leader in all disciplining and evaluating of the Lab personnel. Will provide input regarding budgets for the areas of responsibility.

Requirements

* Certification as a MT (ASCP), CLS(NCA), or equivalent credentials required.

* Three to five years of previous laboratory supervision required.

* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related field from an accredited college or university which preferably included one year of laboratory clinical training.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountable To: Team Leader
Directly Supervises: 10-5 people

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Demonstrates a basic understanding of the role of the laboratory in providing excellent patient care and the responsibility of the laboratory in providing accurate and timely information to assist in positive patient outcomes in addition to the importance of the laboratory specialist's working relationship with other Specialists.

* Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external customers.

* Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory testing, reporting, specimen processing, collection and the operation of related equipment in order to perform a variety of analytical procedures on specimens and to provide clinical guidance to staff.

* Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills with a strong commitment to customer service.

* Demonstrates a general working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonates, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure: Certification as a MT (ASCP), CLS(NCA), or equivalent credentials required

Experience: Three to five years of previous laboratory supervision required

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related field from an accredited college or university which preferably included one year of laboratory clinical training.

Ability/Skills

* Outstanding management skills

* Strong leadership ability

* Ability to be flexible to get the job done

* Ability to build a strong team

* Understanding of the Sturder Management Style

* Ablility to work across department lines and with all level of personell.

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Excellent verbal and written skills

* Significant experience with CAP and Joint Commission lab surveys a plus

WEBSITE

http://www.theduponthospital.com

APPLICATION PROCESS

To learn more about this opportunity or to express interest, please contact The PACE Group:


Ashley Waterfield
awaterfield@thepacegroup.com
312.321.6921

or

Daniel Logan
dlogan@thepacegroup.com
662.842.1818