Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology

Piedmont Medical Center • Rock Hill, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with Piedmont Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Piedmont Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off 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 Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Responsible for the needs of the staff with regards to work flow and technical operations. Ensures proper preparing, storing, dispensing and periodic evaluation of all reagents to assure accuracy and precision of test results. Performs laboratory analysis and interpret results. Recognizes instrument malfunction, quality control problems, and abnormal or variant patient results. Develop and maintain technical policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, oversees operations and workflow within the department. Develop procedural protocols. Supervisors possess strong analytical skills and an understanding of scientific principles to perform various tests in the analysis of blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel. Acts as a clinical resource to the general staff by providing leadership, direction and guidance. Precisely and accurately, orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department. Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed. Ensures training of new employees and students. Ensure competency of team on off shifts and re-educates as needed. Maintains equipment and supply inventory. Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures. Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines. Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB. Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2503036711

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as: Military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 Qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.
• Experience: 5+ years of job-related experience required
• Licensure/Certification: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university
• Experience: Prior Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the needs of the staff with regards to work flow and technical operations.
• Ensures proper preparing, storing, dispensing and periodic evaluation of all reagents to assure accuracy and precision of test results.
• Performs laboratory analysis and interpret results.
• Recognizes instrument malfunction, quality control problems, and abnormal or variant patient results.
• Develop and maintain technical policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, oversees operations and workflow within the department.
• Develop procedural protocols.
• Supervisors possess strong analytical skills and an understanding of scientific principles to perform various tests in the analysis of blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel.
• Acts as a clinical resource to the general staff by providing leadership, direction and guidance.
• Precisely and accurately, orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department.
• Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed.
• Ensures training of new employees and students.
• Ensure competency of team on off shifts and re-educates as needed.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
• Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB.
• Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees