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

Memorial Healthcare

2d•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. 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. 5 years experience in Blood Bank highly preferred.

Requirements

ACCOUNTABILITY
ACCURACY
ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB
METHOD PERFORMANCE VALIDATION
RESPONDING TO CHANGE
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Bachelors (Required)
Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
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

5 years experience in Blood Bank highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
May assess competency of team members.
Assists the Supervisor and/or Manager with writing and reviewing of policies and procedures.
Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment.
Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
Reviews and troubleshoots quality control and equipment issues.
Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
Observes and instructs student technologists and new or current employees.
May provide supervision of a laboratory section.
May perform method validations and ongoing method assessments.
Effectively communicates with nursing and medical staff.
Ensures staff compliance with regulatory, departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
Assists or provides monitoring and coaching of team members and provides input in the evaluation of team members performance.
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.