Pathology Utilization Manager - Augusta Georgia - WMCG

Job Summary

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Functions as a subject matter expert in the policies, processes, and procedures of the clinical laboratory as it relates to patient diagnosis and treatment monitoring, is fully trained in Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Pathology, and has the experience in the laboratory performing a wide variety of routine and complex laboratory procedures on all types of blood and body fluids to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of a patient's disease. Monitors clinical laboratory test orders for appropriateness, medical necessity, and correct test selection.

Provides Clinical Pathology consultation to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and patients as requested and as needed for test selection and test interpretation. These consultations are both a part of patient care rounding team, upon clinician request, and when deemed medically necessary. Reviews, tracks, and communicates information regarding laboratory utilization trends and root cause of trends. Performs translational research to improve clinical laboratory utilization, service delivery, and patient outcomes. Responsible for development of new testing algorithms and validation of algorithms.

Supervises assigned laboratories, creates, and revises policies and procedures. Assists with hosting/coordinating and assures departmental compliance with CAP, GDCH (State), AABB, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA, CLIA, and other inspections as necessary. Available to meet with all inspectors and review all questions and manuals during these inspections and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures. Participates in audits of laboratory operations, documents audit findings, and reports results to the Administrative Director of Pathology Services and the Medical Director of Clinical Pathology. Orients and mentors new staff members. Participates in the education and training of CLS/MLS students, medical students, nursing staff, and new laboratory section employees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Bachelors Medical Science or Doctorate General-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Specialty Certification in any Laboratory Discipline Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years general lab experience Required

Required Minimum Skills

Individual must have extensive organizational skills Basic computer knowledge Appropriate education requirements as define by GA Rule 290-9-8 for Clinical Laboratory Technologist Experience in using Cerner, any LIS, Microsoft software, Outlook, Remisol, etc.- preferred

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