Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Supervisor

Quest Diagnostics•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Supervisor - Lenexa, KS, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Pay range: $58,656+ per year Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! Supervise functions within Forensic Processing department. Responsible for overseeing the following activities, daily operations of Forensic Processing, all compliance training, training of personnel, monitoring Quality of the department(s), monitor and improve productivity. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment. Know and understand all functions of the department.

Requirements

3 years experience in a laboratory
Must have the mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately perform job.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Work effectively in fast paced environment with multiple priorities
PC skills MS Office applications skills
Associates Degree AA degree or a combination of education and experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

Medical or production background preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operations of department.
Responsible for Sendouts, Accessioning, Test In Question and some Client Service functions
Oversee safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and cleanliness of department (including upgrades, repairs, etc.)
Propose Standard Operating Procedures for Forensic Processing in accordance with Quest Diagnostics guidelines and implement updates.
Reviews Forensic Processing Standard Operating Procedure Manual on an annual basis and ensures departmental compliance.
Identifies need for revisions and/or additional SOP's as indicated.
Where applicable, ensures all Federal, State & local licensure requirements are met, working with the QA and Medical Director's offices.
Ensures all Laboratory QA/QC documentation is complete and reviewed as required.
Ensure all employees meet Compliance Guidelines and Competency Testing.
Monitor incoming workflow from Logistics and make necessary changes to ensure adequate supply of specimens to technical departments
May supervise packing and shipping of specimens to other laboratories, in accordance with IATA regulations.
Ensures integrity of specimens sent to other facilities meet the criteria necessary to provide accurate and timely results.
Monitor special handling accounts to ensure there are no mishandled specimen(s)/patient requisitions.
Establish and motivate a participative work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement.
Disseminate all essential information in a timely manner, using various forms of communication to all departmental staff.
Track/enter time/attendance of employees.
Prepare month-end reports and monitor production data.
Investigates/resolves and responds in a timely manner to internal and external customer complaints appropriately and effectively.
Prepares schedules for department employees, maintains adequate coverage for department
Oversee and ensure adequate supply inventory for department.
Ensure continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives are implemented in accordance with established deadlines.
Participate in the interview, selection and hiring of new employees.
Responsible for coaching, development and supervision of staff.
Ensures all employees receive adequate training and meet annual competency requirements
Monitor on-going performance of employees; provide corrective action and counseling as required.
Prepare and administer annual performance appraisals
Ensure fiscal responsibilities of the department are met. This includes implementation of cost containment programs, management of overtime, participation in standardization initiatives and needs assessment for capital expenditures.
Participate on Six Sigma projects and Process Improvement Teams, or other initiatives to meet business unit objectives.
Organize and lead projects both within the work group and with cross-functional groups.
Meet all deadlines assigned by manager.
May be required to give presentations within business unit.
Effectively work with Technical departments to resolve problems.
Must have the interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments and foster continuous improvement.
Monitor and provide safe work environment, prepare incident reports and implement preventative measures
Act in a professional manner at all times.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!