Job Title: Professional Practice Leader

Facility: Invermere & District Hospital/Elkford Health Care Centre/Elk Valley Hospital/Sparwood Health Centre

Kootenay Lake Hospital/Slocan Community Health Centre/Arrow Lakes Hospital

Department: Laboratory Services

Reports to: Laboratory Manager Bargaining Unit: HSA Job Code: 30318

Classification: Grade IV (a), Medical Technologist (MA), Gr. IV

Date: Developed: January 2012 Revised:

JOB SUMMARY: Administrative Component: In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position is responsible for the administration, supervision and planning of Laboratory Services. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager advises on budgets, workload, quality, labour relations and personnel. This position is responsible for interpreting and implementing all organizational regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to Laboratory Services. Ensures consistency with IH standards for the advancement of the organization’s goals and objectives to deliver quality healthcare in an effective and efficient manner.

Professional Leader Component: Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager this position is responsible for the timely implementation of appropriate and consistent standards within sites under their jurisdiction. Liaises with site administration on the provision of services within the site(s). Ensures clinical guidance is provided to laboratory personnel. May perform Medical Laboratory Technologist duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative: 1. Monitors and evaluates the effective use of all resources and their impact on services. 2. Supervises and directs the work of the department by monitoring, prioritizing and assigning work to ensure high efficiency and quality of results. 3. Participates in and makes recommendations to the Laboratory Manager regarding budgetary requirements. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of expenditures including investigating and justifying variances and demonstrates fiscal accountability.

Professional Practice Leader Gr IV (a) IDH_EHC_EVH JC 30318.doc Page 1 of 4 4. Participates in the planning and coordination of laboratory services, practice standards, goals and objectives in collaboration with designated management and other team members. Ensures consistency with IH standards for the advancement of the organization’s goals and objectives to deliver quality healthcare in an effective and efficient manner. 5. Ensures appropriate staffing levels by preparing staff work schedules, rotations and vacation coverage in accordance with collective agreements. 6. Compiles required organizational information including statistics and reports and submits in a timely manner. 7. Ensures a process is in place for routine and formalized maintenance programs to be carried out on all departmental equipment. Maintains and controls an inventory of equipment and supplies. 8. Identifies departmental staff needs and performs interviews with subsequent selection and coordination of employee orientation. 9. Evaluates employee performance including preparation and administration of performance appraisals. Disciplines staff in consultation with Laboratory Manager and Human Resources. 10. Identifies the need for capital equipment including the formulation of technical justification for capital equipment, preparation of specifications, tender summary analysis and equipment purchase recommendations in conjunction with the Laboratory leadership. 11. Performs audits of Lean indicators and ensures staff is audited as per job guidance sheets implementing continuous improvements and changes as indicated. 12. Prepares position descriptions for all staff classifications in the department, reviews and updates as necessary. Ensures site specific job descriptions are compliant with IH Lab standard job descriptions. 13. Ensures Laboratory Services is represented and/or provides input on appropriate internal and external committees or projects as required. 14. Maintains good working relationships with pathologists, department heads, medical staff and other healthcare personnel. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned. Professional Leader: 1. Acts as a resource person to laboratory personnel and pathologists in the provision of Laboratory Services. 2. Implements and monitors policies and procedures to assure accordance with accreditation bodies and current standards of practice, including but not limited to Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) and Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). 3. Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the IH Laboratory Quality Management program. 4. Assists in the formulation of department administrative and technical objectives, standards, policies and procedures in consultation with the IH Laboratory Leadership. 5. Maintains awareness and understanding of new technologies and advancements in the area of Medical Laboratory Science. Advocates changes in practice that have the potential to benefit patient care and service delivery. 6. Develops and fosters effective relationships with external agencies and professional and licensing associations that positively influence professional practice.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: • Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science training program. Current General Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and eligible for membership with the BC Society of Laboratory Sciences (BCSLS) and/or CSMLS. • Successful completion of a recognized formal management/leadership program. • Successful completion of recognized laboratory science continuing education courses within the last 5 years. • Minimum five years of related, progressive experience as a Technologist in a clinical laboratory of similar size and scope with at least 3 years demonstrated leadership experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the facility. • Valid BC Drivers license required.

Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions. Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills. Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach. Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities and manage allocated resources. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines. Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others. Energizing Others: Ability to exhibit a “can do” approach and inspire associates to excel; use competition to encourage others; develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes; develops a team spirit. Teamwork: Ability to share due credit with colleagues; displays enthusiasm and promotes a friendly working environment; works closely with other departments as necessary; supports group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; displays team spirit.

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