Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a lead cytotechnologist.

A Lead Cytotechnologist oversees the daily operations of a particular section of the lab. He/she performs and interprets the tests and ensures that the prepared stains and slides are promptly delivered while making sure that the established procedures and policies are followed.

Other associated duties include preparing cytology materials; screening the slides to make final diagnostic assessment; making sure that the test results are acceptable, accurate, and confidential; making sure that the workflow is organized efficiently; ensuring that the required documents are maintained and in a prompt manner; ensuring the quality of the laboratory service is as per the set guidelines as well as ensuring that the regulatory standards are implemented in the laboratory.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

NEGOTIATION SKILLS:

Strive to learn new tact of handling and closing negotiation process.

Show great commitment towards achieving acceptable and beneficial agreements after negotiating.

[employee comments goal]
DECISION MAKING:

Resist the rush to make decision on emotionally charged situations and step back or get some help in looking at the problem

Think through the best people one should involve in the decision-making process in order to avoid making poor decisions

[employee comments goal]
PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT:

Use delegation to plan for the projects and tasks workable methods

Present new roles to employees and allow them to study them before they are allocated

[employee comments goal]
SUPERVISORY SKILLS:

Plan to hold training and workshops to educate your workforce on better work ethics

Develop a managerial style that seeks to honor and respect each employee for their worth

[employee comments goal]
SELF AWARENESS:

Set realistic goals that can easily be met in order to avoid getting frustrated if the goals are not achieved

Reflect on regular basis in order to find out areas that have improved and those that are pulling one down

[employee comments goal]
CONCEPTUAL THINKING:

Increase one's own range of models and frameworks by reading, attending courses and asking colleagues what they use

Always ask oneself what the context is around the task or project at hand, before handling it

[employee comments goal]
SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SENSE OF DUTY:

Keep track of progress; measure current results against previous results in order to stay focused, motivated, and disciplined

Visualize the desired outcomes for own goals in order to have more clarity about the goals as well as actions one needs to take to achieve them

[employee comments goal]
QUALITY OF WORK:

Recognize and reward team members for producing quality work in order to make them feel appreciated and encouraged to continue delivering quality results and increasing their productivity

Check the final product against the expected results for differences in requirements or any other inconsistencies

[employee comments goal]
INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE:

Develop and implement policies that assure the rights of all people are considered regardless of their cultural background

Participate in celebrations and events that feature people with different cultures

[employee comments goal]
COMPUTER SKILLS:

Learn how to troubleshoot basic computer hardware problems and know the basic hardware components

Encourage others to study basic computer courses to enhance their computer skills

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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