Laboratory Supervisor

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Management, the Supervisor is accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting and customer service are provided in an efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. The Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that all laboratory procedures being performed in areas of responsibility will comply with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities:

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.Perform method validations and ongoing method assessments.Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory and departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.Establishes policies, procedures, and protocols for testing performed in a defined laboratory section(s). Defines analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods. Oversees quality control testing and instrument maintenance.Assists with the development of training material and the competency assessment tools used by the department and ensure that all associated documentation is kept up to date.Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.Oversees inventory management and provides input into the budget process.Assess competency of team members.Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB, LABORATORY QUALITY CONTROL, MANAGING PEOPLE, METHOD PERFORMANCE VALIDATION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Advanced knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the area of supervision. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 40%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 60%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Reaching = 40%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 40%
•  Squatting = 40%
•  Standing = 60%
•  Walking = 60%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
•  Asbestos = 40%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 40%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 40%
•  Computer Monitor = 60%
•  Domestic Animals = 0%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 0%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 0%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 40%
•  Magnetic Fields = 40%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 20%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
•  Radiation = 40%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift:

Evenings

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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