Supervisor Laboratory

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: May 30, 2024 Department: 72626301 Ambulatory Labs Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Variable shift length Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Provides day-to-day operational oversight of a specific laboratory department. Keeps department on track to meet budgetary targets, customer service level agreements, and regulatory requirements. Schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of lab staff. Trains students and new employees, coordinates preceptor activity, participates in system competency development, and may provide the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.

CLIA Role: Technical Consultant for moderate complexity testing

General Supervisor qualified under § 493.1461 Key Position Details:

This position is not remote and you will be expected to go to each site of responsibility Primarily day shift No regular weekend schedule Weekend on-call rotation and holiday rotation Benefit eligible Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

Operational performance.

Monitors and helps implement processes and technical improvements to meet or enhance quality and service targets. Maintains and resolves customer complaints or concerns. Serves on interdisciplinary committees to plan and implement system initiatives. Adjusts daily staffing schedules to meet financial and business targets. May work bench duties as needed. Ensures employees receive appropriate regulatory and compliance training. Coordinates ongoing employee training and ensures competency assessments are completed. Develops and maintains laboratory policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders as needed.

Personnel management.

Develops and maintains staffing plans for the department. Assists with hiring, developing, and managing staff performance. Directs the daily work of staff. Delivers staff performance reviews. Partners with the department manager to create employee engagement strategies to recruit, retain, and engage staff.

Financial management.

Participates in annual budget development. Assists in monitoring financial, volume, and productivity data to meet financial targets. Helps create and implement cost reduction strategies when identified.

Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.

Participates in the training of employees and students. Performs proficiency testing as assigned. Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.

CLIA Defined Responsibilities:

Competency assessment responsibilities in accordance with 42 CFR §493.1413. General supervision responsibilities in accordance with 42 CFR §493.1463. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science required or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science required 2 to 5 years experience performing non-waived testing and tests of moderate to high complexity in applicable specialty area required 2 to 5 years of progressive lab leadership preferred CLIA Defined Qualifications: § 493.1413 Standard: Technical Consultant Qualifications

Standard: General supervisor qualifications Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in specialty area incumbent will be working in or related specialty certification such as Histotechnologist (HTL), or Cytotechnologist (CT) upon hire required

Physical Demands Light Work: Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently