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Join Our W.E.S.T. Float Team at WellStar!
Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (W.E.S.T.) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various units based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you're needed most.
Why Join Us? As a member of the Float Pool, you'll:
- Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.
- Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.
- Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WellStar, you'll provide critical respiratory care and education under the guidance of the RC Manager/Director. Your responsibilities include:
- Delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.
- Educating patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.
Core Responsibilities:
- Customer Service: Ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.
- Quality Patient Care: Administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.
- Safety: Maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences; required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
- Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3+ years of current RT experience required in a hospital environment required.
Skills
- Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.
- Proficient in computer use and familiar with healthcare databases.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Join Our Float Pool Team at WellStar!
Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various units based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you're needed most.
Why Join Us? As a member of the Float Pool, you'll:
- Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.
- Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.
- Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WellStar, you'll provide critical respiratory care and education under the guidance of the RC Manager/Director. Your responsibilities include:
- Delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.
- Educating patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.
Core Responsibilities:
- Customer Service: Ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.
- Quality Patient Care: Administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.
- Safety: Maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
?Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required
- Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of current RT experience in a hospital environment required.
Skills
- Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.
- Proficient in computer use and familiar with healthcare databases.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Are you ready to put your emergency medicine (EM) skills to work while growing your leadership capabilities? We???re seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Department (ED) Medical Director for a permanent role near Bells, TN.
If you???re trained in Family Medicine (FM), Emergency Medicine (EM), or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (IM/Peds) and have leadership experience, this opportunity may be the next step in your career! Key Responsibilities: Lead a skilled and collaborative team of clinicians to deliver exceptional care.
Oversee a well-supported Emergency Department with a robust physician and advanced practice clinician team.
Provide high-quality patient care while enhancing department performance and efficiency.
Work autonomously with flexible scheduling to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
What We Offer: Independent contractor role (1099): Competitive compensation structure.
Sign-on bonus: Start your role with financial support.
Relocation assistance: Move with ease and settle into your new community.
Monthly director???s stipend: Lucrative additional income for leadership responsibilities.
Professional liability insurance: Coverage provided to protect your career.
State-of-the-art EMR system: Work with EPIC for seamless documentation and patient management.
Hospitalist support: Collaborate with a managed hospitalist program for continuity of care.
Department Details: Annual ED volume of approximately 20,000 patients.
Advanced resources and a strong administrative team.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive work environment.
Why This Location? Enjoy the charm of living near Bells, TN, with its blend of small-town warmth and accessibility to nearby cities.
Benefit from a cost-effective lifestyle, strong community ties, and recreational opportunities.
Work in a region known for its friendly residents, natural beauty, and growing healthcare services.
If this sounds like the right fit for your skills and career aspirations, apply today using reference Job ID # j-265322! Take the next step to enhance your leadership journey in emergency medicine.
The Senior Organizational Development and Training Specialist is an integral member of the Talent Development and Learning (TDL) team, contributing to initiatives that enhance leadership effectiveness and drive organizational success. This role focuses on executing and supporting organizational development and learning strategies, including culture transformation, talent optimization, and leadership capability building. Working collaboratively with service line leaders, VPs, and team members, the Specialist uses data-driven approaches to implement impactful development initiatives and align leadership practices with the organization’s mission and vision. Additionally, they facilitate leadership development programs, retreats, workshops and provide coaching to equip leaders to navigate change and achieve strategic objectives. In partnership with the leaders within TDL, the Specialist plays a key role in advancing team-driven efforts that foster a high-performing organization
This role is hybrid and provides a dynamic balance between remote and in-person work. The Specialist would be on-site as needed for programs, initiatives and/or client meetings however would work remote during all other times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with leaders on talent-related strategies and initiatives.
- Designs and facilitates robust engaging and evidence-based leadership development programs for all levels of leaders across the organization.
- Provides coaching, incorporating insights from available leadership assessments.
- Leads the implementation of a broad range of talent initiatives such as leadership development plans.
- Takes the lead in the design and development of innovative programs that align with organizational goals and talent needs.
- Collaborates on the creation of development plans that support the client’s professional growth.
- Partners with senior leaders using organizational development perspectives and methods to execute strategies, improve operations and performance, and optimize roles and responsibilities.
- Collaborates with clients to execute strategies, improve operations, optimize roles and responsibilities, and implement organizational and cultural changes that drive leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, change management and overall performance improvement.
- Leverages and synthesizes data from various sources in order to recommend solutions for the organization and teams.
- Continually invests in self-development remaining current with industry-related literature and research, new technologies, innovations and industry trends.
- Utilizes project management skills and leads team projects.
- Serves as a key member of the Talent Development and Learning team, actively contributing to team growth and fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the organization’s development efforts and strengthens its reputation for excellence.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education Requirements
Bachelor degree required. Masters preferred.
Preference for a focus in Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field.
Preference for certifications in OD and Learning-related certifications (ICF, CPLP, Hogan, CCMP).
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (higher strongly preferred), preferably in a health related environment.
- Understanding of O.D. theory and application, with the ability to adapt traditional approaches to meet stakeholder needs.
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and a record of successful partnerships with business leaders.
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, consulting and problem solving skills; a demonstrated high degree of initiative and creativity is required.
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $106108 - $159161 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
The Trainer, Revenue Integrity is responsible for developing and delivering training programs that support accurate and compliant revenue cycle processes. This role ensures that staff across departments understand and adhere to revenue integrity standards, including coding, billing, documentation, and compliance requirements. The trainer collaborates with subject matter experts to create educational materials and evaluates training effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle, coding, billing, or compliance
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs
- Familiarity with CMS regulations, payer guidelines, and healthcare compliance standards
- Strong communication, presentation, and instructional design skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, or related field (required)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification (preferred)
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Design and deliver training programs on revenue integrity topics including coding, billing, and documentation.
2. Assess training needs through surveys, audits, and performance data.
3. Develop educational materials such as manuals, presentations, and e-learning modules.
4. Conduct onboarding training for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
5. Collaborate with compliance and revenue cycle teams to ensure training aligns with current regulations.
6. Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and make improvements as needed.
7. Maintain training records and documentation for compliance purposes.
8. Serve as a subject matter expert on revenue integrity practices.
9. Provide one-on-one coaching and support to staff as needed.
10. Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in revenue integrity.
Other Duties:
1. Educating caregivers on functionality or workflow
2. Remaining current with industry standards and events that may significantly impact reimbursement.
Upload 9-22-25
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
The Provider Enterprise Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting operational projects that enhance patient access and drive process improvement across Guthrie’s Provider Enterprise. This role partners with the Chief Operating Officer and other senior leaders to plan, track, and execute strategic initiatives that improve patient experience, reduce barriers to care, improve quality outcomes, and optimize operational workflows. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams including Patient Access, Operations, IT, Clinical Services, and Hospital leadership to deliver measurable improvements in access, efficiency, and quality.
Education, License & Certification:
- Professional certification (PMP or CAPM) preferred at hire; required within one year if not already obtained.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience:
- 2 years of demonstrated project leadership required
- 2 years of applied experience analyzing data required
- Proficient In Microsoft Office Products
- Oracle Experience preferred
- 2 years of Healthcare/Medical Group operations experience preferred
Essential Functions:
- Lead and manage operational projects focused on improving patient access, including scheduling, referral management, and care coordination.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and equity in patient access.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient access and operational effectiveness; develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Oversee project teams and workgroups to promote rapid and sustained improvement on Provider Enterprise access metrics.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among departments to ensure standardized workflows and seamless patient experience.
- Participate in committees, work groups, and meetings related to patient access and operational excellence.
- Responsible for the creation, maintenance and publication of the comprehensive Patient Access KPI Dashboard
- Responsible for the project management of Provider Enterprise strategic and Operational projects in a way that provides the COO a comprehensive, systematic overview of all Operational projects, deliverables, and regulatory requirements for the entity.
- Responsible for the project management of special projects as identified by the COO.
- Responsible for financial management tracking with Operations.
- Assists Operational Team with workflow impact analysis.
Other Duties:
•Other duties as assigned.
Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, the Surgical Specialty Navigator (SSN) is responsible for the surgical care of patients; supervision of assigned personnel; orientation and teaching of new employees to their specialty and ongoing in‐service programs. SSC keeps the nursing manager informed of all activities of assigned services; seeks guidance as needed; supports the nursing manager in carrying out unit objective and is a primary representative of the nursing manager. Streamlining the care between the Guthrie Clinic, Preadmission Services, the Preparation Recovery Unit, the Operating Room, and the patient care units. Facilitation of an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among surgical personnel and other team members is critical.
Education, License & Cert:
Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program or graduated from an accredited School of Surgical Technology. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering medical treatments and related patient care. Surgical Technicians that have been grandfathered from previous years of experience will be considered.
AS Associate of Science • AST Associate Surgical technology
Experience:
A minimum of two years clinical experience and demonstrated abilities in surgical technology. Operating room experience preferred; may be trained on the job if recent graduate; must have general knowledge of surgical procedures and draw specialized training from working with a physician or physician group. Must be able to travel to other Guthrie Clinic offices in New York and Pennsylvania and participate with “on‐call” schedule.
Essential Functions:
Clinical Practice‐ Participates in establishing standards of care in area of expertise and in evaluating surgical care against these standards utilizing conceptual frameworks and theory as a basis for clinical practice. Education/Staff Development ‐ Assists in the assessment, maintenance, and development of staff competencies as necessary or requested. Assists in coordinating the educational programs including preparation of preceptors, goal‐setting, and on‐going evaluation. Supports the philosophy and objectives of the organization ‐ Serves as a member of the leadership team and promotes organizational values and departmental vision and goals; demonstrates the ability to be a person of influence when relating to our patients, family, staff, physicians and all other customers; provides leadership for promoting safe, effective patient care, according to best practices; creates a work environment that enhances both employee and patient satisfaction and encourages professional growth of staff and identifies growth and development opportunities with employees, and challenges employees to achieve their maximum potential; promotes communication between the surgeon and the staff members to assure patient needs are met. Regulatory Requirements / Performance Improvement ‐ Demonstrates and enforces compliance with hospital, State, and Federal guidelines. Focuses on performance improvement. Personal and professional development ‐ Pursues professional development through Guthrie Learn Leadership Modules and the surgical technician clinical ladder Participates in process/performance improvement activities ‐ Maintains collaborative relationships with all members of the health care team to maximize care and patient outcomes; is assigned activities in the hospital/unit performance improvement and participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
Other Duties:
Maintain accuracy of preference lists for surgeon(s) in their service area(s). Assist OR staff / company reps as needed / required during scheduled working day. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. Participate in cycle/yearly inventory management counts. Partner with the Operating Room Inventory Control Manager / FIT / PAM committees to achieve cost containment per case and not compromise patient care or safety Collaborate with the surgeon(s) / staff to establish capital item requests and prepare and present requests per capital request guidelines. Collaborate with the Operating Room Inventory Control Manager regarding special requests and assures the availability of items prior to the procedure time. Collaborate with the surgeon(s) to obtain approval / develop protocol for new surgical procedures. Assists manager in preparation of department budget. Reviews service specific financial statements monthly, i.e., waste statements, repairs, etc. Works toward standardization of supplies / equipment within their service(s).
Payrate: $26.25 to $38.50
Job Description
Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.
Job Summary:
Provides excellent patient care by assisting in collaboration, development, implementation, revision and reporting of the case management program. Acts as a liaison between the patient, family, nurse, physicians, multidisciplinary team and patient's healthcare benefactor to optimize outcomes. Serves as a consultant to the healthcare team on specific patient items.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
- Experience in a care management role: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Case management certification: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Leads the coordination of patient care with other disciplines within the care team, monitoring the appropriateness and timeliness of care.
- Ensures the interdisciplinary care plan is consistent with the patient's clinical course, continuing care needs and covered services by monitoring diagnostic testing, treatments and procedures, and other aspects of patient care as appropriate for acute care.
- Discusses with physicians, the appropriateness of resource utilization, consultations, treatment plan, estimated length of stay, and discharge plan. Focuses on complex patients, frequent ED utilizers, chronic pain patients, substance abuse patients, homeless patients. Collaborates with acute care case managers to ensure appropriateness on on-going care.
- Coordinates the transfer of patients to tertiary centers, including the transfer of patient information required for continuity of ongoing treatment and services.
- Provides oversight and collects data required for regulatory and accreditation compliance. Manages frequent ED visitors by conducting a focus study review of the previous and current admissions.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
In collaboration with the management team focuses on daily department operations. Supervises personnel and coordinates shift activities of Nursing. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and reflects the mission and values at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Serves as a role model for nurses, physicians, and department support staff, exhibiting the Core Values in all activities. Mentors under the Clinical Manager / Director and pursues management and leadership training within the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. May be assigned to special projects per Clinical Manager / Director consistent with strategic, fiscal, quality and operational goals/targets.
In collaboration with management, coordinates the team to deliver patient care in a compassionate and ethical manner according to recognized standards and care model. Functions as the clinical & operating resource with designated hours of accountability exercising independent judgment. Ensures compliance with entity/department goals and clinical resource utilization. Promotes change and teamwork. Performs clinical duties of the patient care role related to professional specialty.
Education, License & Cert:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania/New York.
- Certification within area of expertise or practice preferred (Nursing Management, CCRN, CEN, etc.)
- BSN required within 3 years.
- Masters preferred.
Experience:
- Two years of recent clinical supervisory experience or charge nurse experience desired
Essential Functions:
1. RESOURCE UTILIZATION; Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing and other services. Utilizes staffing management principles to assure adequate supply of all necessary staff to perform patient care. Manages daily staffing issues in conjunction with Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, analyzing available data sources, and making decisions based on this data. Adjusts daily schedules according to changes in staffing needs, due to patient census or acuity. Responsible for daily performance against budget targets. Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.
2. LEADERSHIP; Uses leadership principles to anticipate and influence change. Determines resources and actions needed to accomplish objectives. Sets priorities and manages time effectively. Identifies potential problems/opportunities and plans contingent action. Collaborates with the nurse manager / director, assistant nurse managers, , patient care staff and informal leaders in these efforts. Seeks creative methods to resolve conflicts. Promotes multi-disciplinary care of the patient. Keeps Nurse Manager / Director informed of clinical issues, triage problems, staffing issues, and risk management concerns. Acts on behalf of nurse Manager / Director in his/her absence.. QUALITY OF PRACTICE; Monitors and guides clinical practice expectations based on established goals and evidenced-based directives while incorporating individual unit needs. Able to provide clinical care and is a role model for staff in the clinical setting. Responsible for overseeing clinical operations and throughput of the clinical department. Works with Nurse Manager / Director, Medical Director, and clinical staff to develop, modify and implement patient care standards. Working with clinical staff, evaluates best practices and compliance with established goals for clinical practice. Role models customer service standards of the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Responds to customer requests and complaints promptly and with courtesy. Fosters a supportive environment and works towards service recovery when necessary. Effectively advances improvement activities. Implement care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served. COLLABORATION; Establish shift assignments and Creates supporting systems that enable staff to jointly plan and deliver care. Role models collaboration and partnership with the patient care team. Utilizes shift huddles and performance boards with direct report staff to assure communication related to clinical care compliance and established goals.Collaborates with staff, physicians, and all appropriate departments to promote optimal patient care and customer service.
3. COMPLIANCE; Supports the implementation of organization policies and procedures in compliance with state, Federal and other regulatory guidelines to help ensure that high quality, cost effective patient services meet or surpass accreditation standards. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, employees, medical staff, and as appropriate, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Responsible to develop and coordinate, with assistance of the clinical manager / director, and clinical educator,, department competencies, educational programs, new employee orientation, and annual skills labs. Keeps current with advances in nursing practice and technology, sharing knowledge with the staff on a regular basis.
4. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: Assumes responsibility for obtaining information and expanding job knowledge and competency that reflects current practice. Role models personal development and education. Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
5. ADVOCACY/ETHICS; Advocates for the protections and rights of individuals, families, and staff, especially related to health and safety. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
6. RESEARCH; Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.
7. HUMAN RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP; Uses appropriate interpersonal skills to guide others to accomplish objectives. Facilitates teamwork, participation, and cooperation. Delegates work so subordinates have the necessary direction, authority, and skills to complete assignments. Role models positive employee relations, using evaluation and management techniques and criteria, which are consistent and fair yet flexible enough to support employee and department needs. Assures timely performance evaluations that reflect validated competence, safety, and quality standards of practice. Counsels staffappropriately and is competent in conflict management. Uses independent judgment, after consultation with clinical staff, to recommend and/or take action related to interviews, new hires, transfers, promotions, evaluations, and performance management issues. In collaboration with manager / director recommends promotions, supports disciplinary actions, and investigates and follows through with employee complaints and concerns.
Other Duties:
1. Performs other related duties as required.
Rev: 12-05-2023
Position will be the system Transfusion Medicine manager, overseeing the Transfusion Medicine departments at all sites. This position will be a member of the Sayre Lab Leadership Team. This position will have the responsibility for the technical aspects of all testing within all Transfusion Medicine departments for the system. This position will be responsible to organize the workflow to result in optimum efficiency utilizing appropriate metrics to maximize the departmental operational efficiencies. The department manager will collaborate with departmental pathologist and other known experts on such technical issues as technical procedures, Quality Assurance, and appropriateness of testing. The Transfusion Medicine manager will report directly to the Director of the Clinical Lab. The Transfusion Medicine Manager will be expected to oversee, assist, and guide the Transfusion Medicine department at Sayre, as well as provide guidance to the Transfusion Medicine departments, Medical Directors and Administrative Directors at affiliated sites.
Education, License & Cert:
Must meet the qualifications of a Laboratory Manager as defined by the New York State Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health and CLIA. Certification as a Medical Technologist by the ASCP Board of Registry or Board eligible preferred.
Experience:
Experienced Medical Technologist with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in their respective specialty. Certification by ASCP Board of Registry or Board eligible is preferred. Certification as Specialist in Blood Bank by ASCP Board of Registry or equivalent is a plus.
Essential Functions:
1. Provide technical leadership in assigned specialized areas within the Sayre Lab and affiliated Transfusion Medicine sites. Keeps up to date with current laboratory practices, procedures and techniques within their respective specialty. Maintains the required level of expertise through a variety of continuing education activities such as attendance at workshops/seminars.
2. Is an active member of the Sayre Lab Leadership team.
3. Must possess demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills.
4. Assists the site Directors and the assigned Pathologist in the evaluation of new instruments, equipment and/or new technical procedures. Makes recommendations for the acquisition of new instruments, equipment and/or new technical procedures.
5. Has primary responsibility for validation of all new equipment, instruments, testing procedures, and computer software updates for the Transfusion Medicine department in the Sayre Lab areas of responsibility as well as provide appropriate guidance to affiliate Transfusion Medicine sites.
6. Has primary responsibility for training staff at the Sayre Lab on all new equipment, instruments and testing procedures.
7. Coordinates and takes the lead in integrating Sayre Lab functions throughout all shifts and sites, including scheduling, monitoring, data collection, data presentation and the implementation of approved new initiatives.
8. Has primary responsibility for the proper maintenance of all equipment at the Sayre laboratory.
9. Assures all policies, procedures, test record keeping, quality control, quality assurance documentation required are maintained and up to date which includes the assurance that the accuracy of all testing is monitored through statistical analysis and developing quality reports at all sites. This applies for all Transfusion Medicine policies for the GMG labs and any Transfusion Medicine related polices held by the hospitals.
10. Appropriately handles and documents proficiency samples to meet regulatory requirements to include rotation among staff on all shifts at the Sayre laboratory, and provide guidance at affiliate sites.
11. Maintains an adequate inventory of expendable supplies for immediate use in the Sayre department.
12. Brings any problems of a technical nature to the attention of the Medical and Administrative Laboratory Director(s). Uses good judgement in the communication of all relevant issues, problems and/or developments in the department. Communicates thoroughly to staff all relevant changes, updates and developments.
13. Assures the department is in compliance with all regulatory agencies for their areas of responsibilities. Communicates any potential deficiencies to the Medical and Administrative Director(s) as necessary.
14. Works collaboratively with the Medical and Administrative Directors and designated Pathologist to establish standards of practice, performance improvement, quality control protocols, Quality Assurance activities to monitor pre‐analytical, analytical and post‐analytical aspects, reporting guidelines, and productivity benchmarks to meet the acceptable guidelines of FDA, CAP and NY state and at least the meets the requirements of the AABB Quality Program.
15. Responsible for validity of test results, quality control and other statistical reports generated in the Sayre department. Reviews reports for accuracy and compliance with established practices at designated intervals. Takes appropriate action as needed upon review with Medical and Administrative Director. Provides appropriate guidance to affiliate Transfusion Medicine sites on validity of test results, quality control and other statistical reports.
16. Performs, documents, and maintains records for non‐routine and routine automated, semi‐automated and manual laboratory tests and related functions such as quality control and instrument maintenance procedures at he Sayre site and provides appropriate guidance to affiliate Transfusion Medicine sites on records and related functions such as quality control and instrument maintenance procedures.
17. Schedules personnel and develops staffing plans and departmental assignments / re‐assignments for the Sayre Lab areas of responsibility to assure optimum performance, workflow and technical accuracy under overall guidance of Director Clinical Laboratory.
18. Performs performance evaluations and participates in/or conducts disciplinary sessions as needed and maintains the documentation for the Sayre Lab areas of responsibility. Provides staff feedback for performance evaluation to the Administrative Directors of the affiliated sites.
19. For the Sayre lab, conducts employee interviews and orientation sessions as needed, maintaining proper documentation.
20. Sets guidelines and performs employee competency and education sessions for all GMG employees who perform work in the Transfusion Medicine department and maintains proper documentation for the Sayre lab. Provides appropriate guidance to affiliate Transfusion Medicine sites on employee competency and education.
21. May perform testing in the department if needed.
22. Is actively involved in the instruction of the Medical Technology students.
23. Prepares for and conducts biannual on‐site inspections by FDA, CAP, and NY state.
24. Observes proper safety practice in performance of job duties.
25. Follows established lab policies and procedures.
26. Participates in and on inter‐ and intra‐disciplinary teams.
27. Uses good judgment and maintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while performing the job duties.
28. Assists in maintaining departmental operations within the budgetary goals.
29. Maintains various contracts with vendors, including that of the American Red Cross and RPH, and maintains relationships with them.
30. Performs additional Duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
Competencies
1. Demonstrates age specific competencies as per department standards.
2. Demonstrates clinical and technical competencies as per department standards.