Job Description

Job Description

Description
Work Hours/Shift

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel

You will be responsible for:

* Develops and implements departmental safety program by using Employee Engagement, Safety Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ), Risk Master reports and other data sources.
* Oversees development and implementation of strategies for accomplishing departmental and organizational objectives.
* Develops and maintains effective departmental communication through regular staff meetings. Facilitates the flow of information from and to department and administration.
* Fosters an environment of service excellence for patients, families, physicians and community.
* Develops and implements annual budget. Monitors and makes adjustments to meet effective use of budgeted resources.
* Reviews labor management reports and ensures that established goals are met.
* In coordination with leadership staff and hospital administration, plans, develops, implements and evaluates marketing/program development initiatives.
* Develops and implements strategic and business plans.
* Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to safety and legal requirements as established by governing and regulatory agencies.
* Ensures that the selection, educating, staffing and disciplining of staff members complies with the standards, policies and practices of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel.
* Evaluates the learning needs of individuals within department and department as a whole. Assures in-services and other training programs meet identified needs.
* Promotes competency of staff through proper orientation, skill validation and education.
* Ensures that departmental files are maintained accurately and completed in compliance with established standards.
* Completes performance appraisal for all positions in area(s) of responsibility.
* Develops, implements and reviews policies, procedures and protocols for area(s) of responsibility.
* Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and licensure requirements and ensures compliance with regulations.
* Demonstrates competency in principles of performance improvement (PI). Develops and implements effective PI program within area(s) of responsibility.
* Facilitates resolution of issues involving staff, patients, families and physicians as needed.
* Monitors the coordination of activities between hospital units for effective operations.
* Demonstrates responsibility for appropriate use of departmental equipment and supplies required in standard of care.
* Complies with policies and procedures of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel and Adventist Health System.
* Participates in hospital based committees.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
What will you need:

* Ability to demonstrate mission and values of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel required.
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required.
* Strong leadership, team development and strong written and oral communication skills required.
* Tact, positive business demeanor and ability to establish and maintain rapport with physicians and hospital staff required.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing required.
* Ability to use various software programs, including but not limited to Cerner and Microsoft Office suite
* BA or BS degree in medical technology, biology or chemistry.
* Minimum two years experience in clinical laboratory leadership required.
* FAST education in orientation
* Graduate degree preferred (Healthcare Administration or MBA (Preferred)
* Licensed by the state of Florida as a supervisor in at least four laboratory areas.
* MT (ASCP) and licensed by the state of Florida as a supervisor in at least five laboratory areas (Preferred)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.