Assistant Director of Pathology | South Campus (Women's)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Assistant Director supervises the employees in the following laboratory sections or job descriptions: Laboratory Support Services, Courier, and Send outs. Assists the Laboratory Director in planning, directing, and coordinating other laboratory duties. Participates in PI plan.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Pathology

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Interviews applicants for support services positions.
• Knowledgeable about PI activities.
• Knowledgeable about CAP Standards and other regulatory agencies.
• Processes payroll in MTA as needed.
• Ability to compose graphs, charts, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customer, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Assists Lab Director in preparation of budgets.
• Assists lab Director in maintaining lab budget.
• Assists lab Director in maintaining 100% productivity.
• Developing staff through team concept and demonstrates a high level of motivation and enthusiasm among staff members.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation and continually encourages employees to seek ways to improve operations.
• Prepares schedule for support service employees.
• Achieves the highest standard of clinical performance consistent with allocated resources.
• Supervises and manages staff in Laboratory Support Services, Courier, and Send outs.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Support Staff, Courier and Send outs.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Coaches support service employees as needed.
• Assists lab Director in retention of staff.
• Communicates issues in regard to safety, patients, and/or uncomplicated tasks to peers. Supervisors, and subordinates as appropriate.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology
• Minimum five years laboratory experience, two years supervisory experience. Alternative Masters Degree in Science or Health Administration.
• National certification- MT (ASCP) or equivalent, Louisiana State license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common specific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the student may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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