Description
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DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.
Job Summary In collaboration with medical directors and managers, oversees and coordinates activities of the blood bank functions at all DMCUL sites to ensure quality, timely and efficient laboratory service. Develops system-wide policies and procedures in alignment with hospital and DMCUL goals and objectives. Communicates and involves appropriate personnel at all sites to ensure efficient patient care. Delegates daily operations activities to group leaders or designated site personnel. Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.
Qualifications
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1. Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related science.
2. Three to five years progressively more responsible laboratory experience or three to five years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.
3. Registered as a Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, National Certifying Agency or equivalent.
