Location: Minneapolis,MN, USA
Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
November 06, 2024
Department:
72006320 Central Lab Core Lab
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
* 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week period)
* Overnight shift, 8-hours
* 50% admin and 50% bench work
* No weekends
* Benefit-eligible position
Job Description:
Provides day-to-day operational oversight of a specific laboratory department. Keeps department on track to meet budgetary targets, customer service level agreements, and regulatory requirements. Schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of lab staff. Trains students and new employees, coordinates preceptor activity, participates in system competency development, and may provide the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.
CLIA Role:
Technical Consultant for moderate complexity testing
General Supervisor qualified under 493.1461
Principle Responsibilities
* Operational performance.
* Monitors and helps implement processes and technical improvements to meet or enhance quality and service targets.
* Maintains and resolves customer complaints or concerns.
* Serves on interdisciplinary committees to plan and implement system initiatives.
* Adjusts daily staffing schedules to meet financial and business targets.
* May work bench duties as needed.
* Ensures employees receive appropriate regulatory and compliance training.
* Coordinates ongoing employee training and ensures competency assessments are completed.
* Develops and maintains laboratory policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders as needed.
* Personnel management.
* Develops and maintains staffing plans for the department.
* Assists with hiring, developing, and managing staff performance.
* Directs the daily work of staff.
* Delivers staff performance reviews.
* Partners with the department manager to create employee engagement strategies to recruit, retain, and engage staff.
* Financial management.
* Participates in annual budget development.
* Assists in monitoring financial, volume, and productivity data to meet financial targets.
* Helps create and implement cost reduction strategies when identified.
* Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
* Participates in the training of employees and students.
* Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
* Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
* CLIA Defined Responsibilities:
* Competency assessment responsibilities in accordance with 42 CFR 493.1413.
* General supervision responsibilities in accordance with 42 CFR 493.1463.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science or
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science
* 2 to 5 years of experience performing non-waived testing and tests of moderate to high complexity in applicable specialty area
* CLIA Defined Qualifications: 493.1413
Standard: Technical Consultant Qualifications
Standard: General supervisor
qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
* 2 to 5 years of progressive lab leadership
Licenses/Certifications
* Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in specialty area incumbent will be working in or related specialty certification such as Histotechnologist (HTL), or Cytotechnologist (CT) upon hire required
Physical Demands
* Light Work:
* Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently