Description
FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
Provides oversight, direction, and technical services in the daily operation of the laboratory. Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan, organize, manage and direct the Laboratory Department operations. This will include the following:
Supervision of Staff
a. Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes hiring, training, mentoring/coaching, work allocation/schedules, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
b. Ensure the competency of laboratory staff through appropriate credentialing, orientation, staff development and performance appraisal.
c. Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
Managing the Laboratory
d. Assist with development of managerial, budgetary, financial and programmatic aspects for laboratory services. Complete statistical reports as requested.
e. Develop and implement standard operating procedures related to laboratory practices insuring quality assurance and quality control integrity. Maintain the department's continuous quality improvement, safety, environment, infection control and compliance issues with state, federal, regulations and licensing agencies such as JCAHO, CAP, COLA.
f. Ensure that proficiency testing samples are ordered, received, tested and reported as required and the test results are returned within specific time limits that the proficiency testing program dictates. Monitor and strengthen an implementation plan for approved corrective action when any proficiency testing result is found to be unacceptable.
g. Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
h. Establish and monitor criteria for the immediate notification of the physicians responsible for a patient, when critical/panic limits of specified test results are exceeded; implement corrective actions as required.
i. Oversee cost control measures in the utilization of department supplies, materials, equipment and personnel. This will include the determination of annual fees for lab tests and review of the monthly billing contract with reference lab; coordinate and resolve billing issues.
j. Address complaints regarding clinical laboratory functions. Work with supervisors and staff to resolve the complaints.
k. Perform all essential duties of a Medical Technologist. Provide supervision of high complexity tests in accordance with applicable regulations.
Detailed responsibilities:
* Knowledge of applicable Oneida Nation, Federal, State, County, and local laws, regulations, and requirements
* Ensure strict confidentiality of all HIPAA protected information
* Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Judiciary Policies and Procedures
Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
* Dependable and conscientious, possess initiative, self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
* Adhere to strict confidentiality
* Operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint)
* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
* Records maintenance
* Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
* Ability to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests and chemical analyses on biological samples
* Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
* Ability to accurately interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
* Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols
* Knowledge of laboratory protocols and procedures
* Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
* Examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
* Ability to organize training programs and competency reviews of staff
* Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
* Must comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Knowledge of techniques in areas of infectious and metabolic diseases
* Knowledge of budget preparation and management
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Gen
* A Combination of Experience and Education May Be Considered
Credentials:
Essential:
* Driver's License Personal & Tribal Vehicle
* Insurance Required
* First Aid
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
* Medical Technologist Certificate
* American Society of Clinical Pathology Certificate
Nonessential:
* Driver Safety Training
* Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (Hrd)
* Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability
Credential equivalent experience:
Nonessential:
* Within ninety (90) days of employment
* Within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Stand frequently
* Reach frequently
* Sit frequently
* Bend/stoop frequently
* Sit occasionally
* Bend/stoop occasionally
* Kneel occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Crawl occasionally
* Lift 11-24 pounds continuously
* Exposure to dangerous materials and situations
* Follow extensive safety precautions
* Wear protective clothing
* Exposure to blood borne pathogens
* Exposure to latex products
* Evening and weekend work may be required
* Work extended hours
* Work irregular shifts
* Covid vaccination required
* Varicella vaccine required
* Flu vaccination required
* Measles mumps rubella vaccination required
Experience:
Essential:
* Clinical laboratory
* Managerial Experience
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
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