Position Summary:
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:
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.
Is an active member of the Sayre Lab Leadership team.
Must possess demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills.
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.
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.
Has primary responsibility for training staff at the Sayre Lab on all new equipment, instruments and testing procedures.
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.
Has primary responsibility for the proper maintenance of all equipment at the Sayre laboratory.
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.
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.
Maintains an adequate inventory of expendable supplies for immediate use in the Sayre department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the Sayre lab, conducts employee interviews and orientation sessions as needed, maintaining proper documentation.
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.
May perform testing in the department if needed.
Is actively involved in the instruction of the Medical Technology students.
Prepares for and conducts biannual on-site inspections by FDA, CAP, and NY state.
Observes proper safety practice in performance of job duties.
Follows established lab policies and procedures.
Participates in and on inter- and intra-disciplinary teams.
Uses good judgment and maintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while performing the job duties.
Assists in maintaining departmental operations within the budgetary goals.
Maintains various contracts with vendors, including that of the American Red Cross and RPH, and maintains relationships with them.
Performs additional Duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
Competencies
Demonstrates age specific competencies as per department standards.
Demonstrates clinical and technical competencies as per department standards.
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
