Lab Services Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
> Provides medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services by establishing specimen preparation procedures; developing and implementing analytical procedures; evaluating laboratory information; consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department.
> Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
> Maintains medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
> Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.
> Maintains quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records.
> Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing user manuals; training employees; maintaining security and confidentiality.
> Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress.
> Maintains medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
> Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
> Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
> Prepares physicians, nurses, patients, and students by teaching analytical theory, testing methodology, and the role of tested components in human physiology and medical practice.
> Resolves problems by consulting with pathologists, other laboratory managers, technical coordinators, laboratory directors, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals; attending committee meetings.
> Bills for services by completing requests for service; monitoring billed units; providing the billing office with service codes.
> Provides administrative support for the hospital by acting as manager on call.
> Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
> Supervise health and safety function.
> Evaluate new equipment and raw materials for safety.
> Responsible for overseeing purchasing of all gases and chemicals needed for general lab use.
> Work with various regulatory agencies as required.
> Develop standard operating procedures and maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements.
> Ensure laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies are maintained.
> Supervise glass washing..
> Develop and administer annual budget.
> Act as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve conflicts.
REQUIREMENTS
> Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or Hospital Administration or equivalent.
> A thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of laboratory management through at least five years experience.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested Candidates/Applicants should forward a Copy of their CVs to the HR: [email protected]
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.