Laboratory Supervisor - Blood Bank - FT - Evenings - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Supervisor-Laboratory sought by South Broward District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare Systems in Hollywood, Florida. Establish policies, procedures, and protocols for testing performed in a defined laboratory section(s). Define analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods. Oversee quality control testing and instrument maintenance. Assist 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. Assess competency of team members. Effectively manage resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plan work and complete job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner. Oversee inventory management and provide input into the budget process. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Determine, coordinate and supervise daily staffing assignments and levels. Provide direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Perform or assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Perform method validations and ongoing method assessments. Follow established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures. Assess quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensure staff compliance with regulatory and departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Medical technology or a closely related life sciences field plus 5 years of progressive work experience in the job offered or Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
5 years of experience in Transfusion Medicine and daily operations
5 years of experience in Antibody ID resolution/ ABO discrepancies
5 years of experience in Management of Equipment Maintenance, QC and validations
5 years of experience in Staff Supervision, conflict resolution and scheduling
5 years of experience in Performance evaluations
5 years of experience in Management of Proficiency testing
5 years of experience in Regulatory standards: AABB, JCAHO, FDA and the inspection process
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.
Five (5) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the area of supervision.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program

Responsibilities

Oversees inventory management and provides input into the budget process.
Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment.
Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
Assess competency of team members.
Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
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.
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.
Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs.
Ensures staff compliance with regulatory and departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
Perform method validations and ongoing method assessments.
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.
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.