Saint Joseph Mercy Health System ยท 8 hours ago
Lab Section Lead - Full-Time/Days
Livonia, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSaint Joseph Mercy Health System is a healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate patient care. The Lab Section Lead is responsible for supervising section associates, coordinating laboratory activities, and ensuring quality patient care while adhering to safety and operational standards.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Leads and coordinates activities of section Associates
Participates in the performance of laboratory procedures that fall within the range of the section
Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs
Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
Demonstrates self-directed learning
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment
Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork
Exercise functional supervision over the section Associates by determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, and assigning duties, on an as needed basis
Ensures appropriate staffing levels and a smooth transition between shifts
Monitors and ensures quality of work assignments by working closely with manager and associates
Includes review of day-to-day job performance with associates related to quality, promptness and quantity
Resolves procedural or minor employee relations problems which may arise
Establishes and maintains pertinent files, procedure manuals, attendance records according to hospital policy and/or legal requirements
Computes and compiles data concerning the activities and/or associates of the department or section
Participates in the interviewing of prospective Associates as well as the hiring, evaluation and disciplinary processes of Associates
Makes recommendations for promotion, demotion or termination of Associates
Coordinates the training of new Associates and provides on-the-job instruction for all Associates
Participates in the development of training programs
Develops or avails Associates of in-service programs
Participates in the evaluation of equipment and makes recommendations regarding equipment to be purchased or leased
Performs troubleshooting and some instrument repairs
Sets up new methods, test procedures, as directed by manager or section head, makes recommendations regarding feasibility of implementing such procedures on a routine basis
Assists the manager and section head in the development and implementation of section and departmental policies and procedures
Consults with associates to assist in solving technical and operational problems, takes unresolved problems to the manager or section head
Serves as a contact person and problem solver for nursing unit or client office personnel concerning problems that arise related to specimens, requests and results that do not require the intervention of a manager or section head
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma or equivalent
Two to three years progressively more responsible related work experience
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and mathematics, if applicable
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing unit personnel, clients, and laboratory and other Health System personnel while reporting and explaining test results, requesting of information, and assigning, orienting and training laboratory personnel
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities
Organizational ability necessary to perform a variety of tests on a large volume of samples with appropriate prioritization of work to ensure that results are provided in a timely manner according to the priority status of request
Leadership skills necessary to implementing new procedures, ensuring that current policies and procedures are adhered to, and maintaining the smooth operation of the section
Performs pediatric blood collections according to procedures which address age specific, developmental and cultural needs of the patient
Company
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
St. Joseph mercy ann arbor is a 537-bed teaching hospital located on a 340 acre campus in ann arbor, michigan.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Joyce Young
Regional Vice President/CNO, SJMHS, SE Michigan Hospitals
Michelle Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Senior Partner
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