Regional Medical Director establishes and implements health care policies and standards, evaluates new treatments, and conducts medical research to ensure the quality of the medical care provided to patients for a specified region. Writes research publications to support clinical service offerings. Being a Regional Medical Director is responsible for strategic clinical relationships with physicians in the region. Oversees the development of the clinical content in marketing materials. Additionally, Regional Medical Director ensures all regional clinical programs are in compliance with laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. The Regional Medical Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Regional Medical Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, venipuncture, reference and point-of-care testing.
Ability to inventory and order supplies for blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, venipuncture, reference and point-of-care testing.
Each Medical Technologist will be assigned by the Laboratory Manager one or more areas of the clinical laboratory to function as the lead for that area. Each Medical Technologist will perform testing, inventory, quality improvement and quality assurance under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
Responsible for performing high-complexity testing as well as moderate complexity and waived testing. High-complexity testing consists of: all blood bank testing, all microbiology testing, manual differentials and manual cell counts.
Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Interacts professionally with the Laboratory Manager, Pathologist and clinical laboratory staff.
Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Follows standard precautions at all times.
Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, accrediting organization, state and other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
Demonstrates proficiency in billing and coding.
Requirements:Professional Requirements:
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and departmental inservices, as scheduled.
Attends 12 staff meetings annually; or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Regulatory Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
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