Core Lab Supervisor (Evening Shift, Multispecialty & Research Hospital)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises core laboratory staff and participates in the performance of various core laboratory procedures. Guides the day to day operations of the core laboratory.

Requirements

Advanced technical skills in performing and analyzing various clinical laboratory tests and procedures.
Knowledge of general laboratory, safety and quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology.
Excellent customer service skills, for both internal and external customers.
Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System.
Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to keep accurate, detailed records.
Ability to use complex medical equipment.
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares work schedules and assigns duties to laboratory staff.
Performs experimental testing procedures and suggest changes to increase the validity and reliability of results.
Ensures validity and accuracy of test results.
Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques of performing tests.
Secures media and supplies for clinical testing and research studies and manages supply requests.
Directs the technical activities of the core laboratory and assigned laboratory staff.
Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures in preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.