Laboratory Supervisor

Mercy Health System • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

This is a full-time, salaried position located in Janesville, WI, split between Mercyhealth Trauma Center and the East Clinic. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating technical activities of laboratory staff while also performing clinical or anatomic laboratory duties. The position may require working at other Mercy facilities and alternate shifts, including weekends and holidays, to ensure adequate service provision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Associate of Science degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or military equivalent.
• 6 years clinical laboratory experience required.
• MT, MLS, CLS, Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification BB, C, H, M, HTL or CT required.

Responsibilities

• Provides day to day supervision of technical area along with coordination of workflow to ensure excellent quality of service to all customers.
• Provides leadership to direct reports; promotes a teamwork environment, identifies interpersonal issues and assists with conflict resolution.
• Manages scheduling, payroll, orientation, competency assessment, performance appraisals, corrective action and performance improvement plans.
• Coordinates communication with medical director and lab leadership.
• Monitors operational budget, continually evaluates systems to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of operational expenses.
• Utilizes the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, and document quality control activities.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses.
• Performs waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA.
• Analyzes test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow and sperm morphology.
• Assures that designated turnaround times for results are met.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
• Interprets and troubleshoots quality control results.
• Performs preventative maintenance, advanced troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Participates on interdepartmental committees or teams.
• Teaches students and trains new partners.
• Develops effective quality control programs and policies.
• Assures compliance with regulatory standards and represents lab during accreditation surveys.
• Maintains appropriate supply level of inventory to assure smooth operation of laboratory.
• Investigates and resolves customer concerns.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Competitive Compensation with market competitive rates of pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off plan that increases with milestone anniversaries.
• Career Advancement opportunities including educational assistance programs.
• Employee Wellbeing resources including health risk assessments and a Wellbeing mobile application.
• Access to internal and external employee assistance programs and employee-only discount packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees