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LABORATORY PROGRAM MANAGER
Pay Range GC19
INTRODUCTION
This classification is responsible for the management and competency of the environmental health water laboratory where microbiological testing of water and food is performed and multiple health and social services department clinics conducting moderately complex analysis on clinical specimens. The manager also performs specialized duties including microbiological testing of water and food, analyze clinical specimens and maintain laboratory equipment and records. Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility; however, this position does oversee the performance of lab testing performed by clinic staff and coordinates proficiency testing of clinic staff.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
1. Oversee
performance of
laboratory
testing in
clinics to
ensure staff
are competent
and tests are
reported
accurately;
coordinate and
conduct
quality
assurance and
proficiency
testing to
maintain
clinic and
water
laboratory
state and
federal
certification;
conduct
validity
control
including
checks on
reagents,
water, media
and equipment
for clinics
and water
laboratory.
2. Supervise
and operate
water
laboratory
with general
policy and
program
direction from
environmental
health
director.
3 Perform
moderately
complex
analysis on
clinical
specimens
which include
tests such as
urinalysis and
urine
cultures,
pinworms,
vaginal
culture for
beta strep and
vaginal and
stool
wetmounts.
4. Perform
specialized
testing on
collected
water and food
samples in a
County
environmental
health
laboratory;
prepare growth
media;
inoculate
sample;
identify and
measure
microorganisms;
assist in
collection of
water from
streams and
public water
systems.
5. Maintain
and update
clinic and
water
laboratory
procedure
manuals;
maintain
laboratory
equipment,
research
materials,
supplies, and
records.
6. Prepare and maintain records, reports and statistical data as required by departmental policy, federal and state laws and regulations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge for CLIA clinic and laboratory certification requirements; considerable knowledge of microbiological methods, techniques, and procedures as applied to an environmental health laboratory and community health clinics; considerable knowledge of chemistry, physics, and related mathematics; considerable knowledge of microorganisms and their life processes; considerable knowledge of laboratory testing procedures. Skill in: Writing clear and concise correspondence, records, reports, statistical data and procedure manuals; growing cultures; use of related laboratory equipment used in biological testing. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; make close observations and apply procedures and techniques with increasing skill and to draw conclusions from laboratory observations and identify microorganisms; establish and maintain records and statistical data; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures, establish new policies when applicable, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; work independently and manage time efficiently; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, state and federal agencies, boards and the public.
Education, experience and training: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, physical or biological science and two years laboratory training or experience and two years supervisory experience in a laboratory. At the time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon driver's license.
Must be licensed Medical Technologist and have ASCP registration and meet qualifications required for CLIA clinic and laboratory certification.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
Work is performed under general direction from the environmental health director who establishes general policy and program direction. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by employee on basis of past experience. The employee receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but procedures and problem resolution are left to employee discretion and interpretation. Employee estimates and manages time efficiently. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure determinations and decisions made are in compliance to department policy and procedures.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established departmental policy and procedures, federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to clinics and laboratories; standard water testing reference materials, micro and bacteriology reference materials, OSHA and CLIA regulations, and laboratory equipment manuals. When conducting specific tests, formulas and procedures are closely followed. Employee participates in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures, goals and objectives for the clinics and laboratory.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Work is performed mainly at the environmental health laboratory and/or community health clinics; may require bending, crouching, hearing alarms and voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting p to 34 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching and walking. Work is performed in an environment which shares common exposure to infectious microorganisms. A small amount of time is spent in the field collecting samples. An infrequent amount of time of driving is required.
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