Full-Time
Laboratory Services Supervisor
Laboratory Services, Clinical Lab
University of Southern California
Research university in Los Angeles, CA
Compensation Overview
$114.7k - $189.2k/yr
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Infection Control
Quality Assurance (QA)
Microbiology
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Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Specialized technical training through graduation from an accredited Clinical Laboratory Scientist license program is required.
- A doctoral-level scientist must have at least 1 year of experience, a master's-level scientist must have at least 2 years of experience, and a baccalaureate-level scientist must have at least 4 years of experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in an acute care facility setting is required.
- At least 0–2 years of experience in a senior or supervising capacity is required.
- Prior senior or supervisory experience must include specialized and complex analysis, computer experience, quality control, calibration, quality control evaluation, inventory control, preventive maintenance, and quality improvement.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification or qualification is required.
- Fire Life Safety Training in Los Angeles City is required; if the applicant does not have a card upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration.
- The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The role requires leading and guidance skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform and supervise a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated assays while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and productivity.
- Recognize normal, abnormal, and critical results and take appropriate action, including age-appropriate considerations for patients.
- Monitor and maintain adequate supply levels for the assigned laboratory section.
- Use clerical and computer functions to carry out clinical and clerical duties supporting the department and hospital staff.
- Obtain specimens from designated patients as necessary.
- Adhere to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional growth and development by attending continuing education sessions.
- Participate in the department’s quality assurance program and attend meetings as necessary.
- Instruct and orient new employees and complete their orientation checklists.
- Communicate day-to-day section operations to employees and review implemented changes with staff.
- Evaluate new technical procedures and assure their accuracy and implementation in the section.
- Manage and monitor quality control data and ensure timely calibration and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Provide input to annual performance appraisal reviews for staff rotating in the section.
- Assist with commendations, counseling, interviewing, and selecting employees.
- Assist the department in meeting accreditation requirements established by licensing agencies.
- Reinforce the use of personal protective equipment and maintain a safe work environment requiring safe work practices.
- Coordinate and integrate department services across intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital-wide levels.
- Plan for service provision by maintaining appropriate levels of qualified and competent staff and ensuring policies and procedures support the scope of service.
- Establish and maintain performance improvement and quality control activities supporting the department and hospital.
- Provide orientation, training, and continuing education for staff.
- Monitor space and resource requirements and use of outside resources.
- Ensure results are available within defined turnaround-time guidelines.
- Adhere to safety and infection-control guidelines and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Cover the laboratory during emergencies and difficult staffing situations.
- Maintain an English-speaking environment in all work areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Chemistry certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Society for Clinical Pathology certification in Microbiology.
The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.
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