Laboratory Technical Supervisor

Florida Cancer Specialists•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Come join us today!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab, Chemistry, Biology or related field. Experience may be substituted for education as described by State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel Statutes.
Must have greater than 5 years clinical laboratory experience in the specialty for which you will supervise.
Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor's license in the areas pertinent to the testing being performed.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the scheduling of staff to perform patient specimen testing for the department.
Monitors the work flow and trains staff on proper procedures.
Processes patient specimens.
Performs instrument maintenance and QC.
Reviews daily technical systems for assurance of quality and efficiency and applies corrective action when necessary.
Assures adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
Assures instruments and reagents are within quality parameters.
Participates in laboratory research and development projects as needed and as time permits.
Maintains personal continuing education in the areas required for license renewal and keeps license current.
Monitors adherence to standard work.
Coordinates with Lab Aide/QA Analyst for the ordering of supplies.
Stays informed on all company policies and procedures and should demonstrate interest in areas related to laboratory operations.
Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
Will be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs.
Complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory, patient care, patient's rights, safety, billing, human resources and collections. Adheres to all FCS, departmental, and IT policies and procedures including the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Maintains laboratory in compliance with CAP requirements.
Keeps work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
Maintains all company equipment in safe and working order.
Has the authority to initiate actions and make decisions within established precedents or well-defined policy with regular managerial direction and review.
Oversees daily activities of department to maximize scheduling and real-time utilization of resources. Shifts resources as needed.
Interacts with management to ensure smooth flow of work through department.
Participates in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning process as appropriate. Oversees department metrics.
Interacts with outside vendors and evaluates proposals for laboratory improvement (instrumentation/processing systems) for feasibility and effectiveness.
Directs and oversees validation processes prior to the implementation of new systems, policies, or procedures to CAP standards.
Monitors volume trends and ensures the laboratory is appropriately stocked with the necessary supplies, reagents, and chemicals.
Collaborates with the laboratory manager in writing/editing/updating new and existing policies and procedures.
Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
Projects a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all of its areas of endeavor.
Keeps manager informed of all problems or unusual matters and takes prompt corrective action when necessary or performs root cause analysis and proposes counter measures to mitigate risk of recurrence.
Support the organization's mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager or other management personnel. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Ability to travel independently throughout the facility to access information from other departments.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop.
Ability to reach, grasp, manipulate equipment, type and file.
Ability to communicate effectively, talk and hear.
Ability to operate an automobile for travel to other offices.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to self-direct, direct others, organize and prioritize work.
Ability to interpret federal/state/and other regulatory agency's laws and guidelines.
Ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines.
Ability to process verbal information and input this information into computer system.
Ability to follow complex instructions.
Ability to master complex math skills.
Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
Ability to think logically and make decisions.
Ability to utilize the FCS information system.
Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer.
Ability to operate modern office business machinery.
Ability to operate phone system.
Ability to converse in calm and friendly manner.
Ability to view data on the FCS information system and in various written formats.
Ability to communicate on the phone.
Proven leadership experience
Ability to develop and motivate a team and constructively supervise others
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Ability to provide and support a vision and direction
Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, vendors, insurance company staff, hospital staff, patients, public, physicians and their staff in person, via phone or email.

Benefits

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Vision & Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft
Legal Insurance