Manager Interview By: Justine Bassett
Summary of interview:
The person I chose to interview was my mom, Linda Kane
Linda believes that managers are born leaders
The management style that Linda uses to manage her employees is motivational leadership
The importance in having a management job is to enjoy what you are doing and adapt to changes in healthcare
How Linda became a Manager:
Linda went to school in Colorado and finished her degree in New York and graduated with a B.S. in Medical Technology and then interned and received her National Certification in Medical Technology and a Specialist certification in Microbiology
Started out as a Medical Technologist Linda then worked her way up to become the
Supervisor of Medical Technology Because of her passion to make changes in her work
environment, she then became the Director of the laboratory
She currently has the title of Laboratory Administrative Director in St.Augustine Florida
Linda’s Viewpoint of being a Manager:
Some people are born leaders
Sometimes challenging when there is not enough staff available and also when Linda has to bring home work with her
Rewarding to be able to make healthy and constructive changes in work environment
Linda believes that using motivation to encourage staff, such as rewards and recognition helps staff to complete tasks on time and in the proper way
Key points of interview:
Positive managing skills helps staff accomplish tasks correctly and effectively
Linda uses graphs and charts to identify issues in the work environment
Work from the ground up when wanting to become a manager
Take home messages:
Linda advises new managers to continually keep up with law changes and changes in the hospital, for example Obama Care
Know how to divide tasks equally among staff when the number of people working are limited
Motivational leading is a better managing style than punishment in the work environment
Conclusion:
Good communication with staff and others is key to being a successful manager
Know all there is to know about the company you are working for
Keep yourself updated on new laws and changes occurring in the hospital
Even though being a manger has its rewards such as making positive changes, it can be stressful such as not having staff who follow through on tasks
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Kane, Linda J. "Manager Interview." Interview.
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