Managing laboratory and diagnostic center personnel

Published on
February 7, 2024
Managing laboratory and diagnostic center personnel

Managing personnel in a laboratory or diagnostic center requires organizing work schedules, tracking attendance, and monitoring productivity. Shyfter offers a scheduling solution designed to assist with these tasks while supporting administrative processes.

Time tracking

Employees register their attendance using the Shyfter Staff mobile app or Shyfter POS on a tablet. A personal PIN code is used to record clock-ins and clock-outs accurately.

Scheduling

The Shyfter interface allows for the creation of work schedules with minimal effort. The system supports both fixed and flexible work hours and enables adjustments when necessary.

Leave management

Using the Shyfter Staff mobile app, available 24/7, employees can submit leave requests. Managers review these requests and approve or decline them based on operational requirements.

Absence management

Staff members can enter absence requests directly into the software. They are able to attach supporting documents, such as medical certificates, via the mobile app.

Overtime tracking

Shyfter records both scheduled and actual working hours to calculate overtime in accordance with employment contracts.

Productivity monitoring

The system provides data to determine staffing needs throughout the day. This information assists in adjusting the number of personnel on duty to meet operational objectives.

The Shyfter badge system

The digital time clock offered by Shyfter provides a reliable method for recording attendance.

Key features:

  • Installation within 5 minutes
  • Operation on smartphones and tablets
  • Personal PIN code for secure identification
  • Photo capture at each clock-in
  • Functionality in offline mode
  • Usable on-site and during mobile assignments

Document and contract management

Shyfter includes secure cloud storage for employee documents and contracts, which allows for:

  • Immediate access to contract details
  • Easy creation of employment contracts using Shyfter Staff
  • Secure electronic signing of contracts
  • Real-time monitoring of leave balances
  • Efficient processing of payroll data

Team scheduling flexibility

Shift assignment

Shyft Market enables managers to assign available shifts to selected employees. Multiple staff members can apply for an open shift, and the manager selects the most suitable candidate based on defined criteria.

Shift exchange

The Shift Swap feature in the mobile app allows employees to exchange shifts when necessary. Managers retain the authority to approve or decline shift exchange requests.

Conclusion

Shyfter provides a comprehensive solution for managing work schedules in laboratories and diagnostic centers. The system supports time tracking, schedule creation, leave and absence management, overtime calculation, and secure document storage, thereby aiding effective personnel management.