Lab Supervisor

Tenet • Detroit, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, directs and supervises assigned personnel and daily activities of the Cytology/Cytopathology laboratory section to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations. Responsible for overall management of the section which includes recommendations on hiring, counseling, and disciplinary actions of staff. Maintains statistical information related to section. Develops and monitors financial budgets, as well as quality assurance monitors to assess section performance and ensures established targets are achieved. Assists in the development and enforcement of practices to meet all operational and regulatory laws and standards including HIPPA. Participates in process improvement initiatives. Responsible for training, new employee orientation, competency assessment and evaluation of staff. Supports the standards set forth in the DMC's Code of Conduct by creating an atmosphere of commitment to legal and ethical standards, and as directed, implementing external and internal audit recommendations. Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations JCAHO requirements, and DMC policies and procedures. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cytology or related science.
• Three to five years progressively responsible laboratory experience or two to four years supervisory experience in a clinical cytology/cytopathology laboratory.
• Registered as a Technologist with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Certifying Agency or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of cytology/cytopathology and anatomic pathology practices and procedures.
• Analytical ability to define functional, unit or service procedures, to independently oversee the application of methods, guides, and processes, to apply sound judgment in choosing proper course of action among multiple options, to interpret policies, to assist in planning short to mid-range goals and determining measures, and to assess and monitor progress toward Laboratory Services goal attainment.
• Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information or Laboratory policy.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Diplomacy, tact and listening skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the Laboratory area.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
• Technical knowledge of laboratory operations and processes.
• Working knowledge of computer applications with special focus on word and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of process improvement skills and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises assigned personnel and daily activities of the Cytology/Cytopathology laboratory section.
• Ensures efficient and uninterrupted operations of the Cytology/Cytopathology laboratory section.
• Recommends hiring, counseling, and disciplinary actions for staff.
• Maintains statistical information related to the section.
• Develops and monitors financial budgets.
• Develops and monitors quality assurance monitors to assess section performance and ensures established targets are achieved.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of practices to meet all operational and regulatory laws and standards including HIPPA.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for training, new employee orientation, competency assessment and evaluation of staff.
• Supports the standards set forth in the DMC's Code of Conduct by creating an atmosphere of commitment to legal and ethical standards.
• Implements external and internal audit recommendations as directed.
• Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations JCAHO requirements, and DMC policies and procedures.
• Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level