Supervisor, Lab Services - Float Pool - F/T - Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Lab Services Float Pool is responsible for the direct frontline supervision, daily workflow coordination, and operational oversight of lab services float pool coworkers across assigned laboratory disciplines, facilities, and service areas. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring adequate staffing coverage across laboratory departments in alignment with departmental policies, clinical standards, and all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including The Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, and applicable state and federal regulations. This role serves as the primary operational resource for float pool coworkers during the assigned shift or designated area of coverage, and is responsible for the appropriate assignment of coworkers based on demonstrated competency, patient care needs, and operational demand across all covered areas. The Supervisor supports the onboarding, orientation, and multi-discipline training of new float pool coworkers, conducts ongoing competency monitoring, delivers real-time coaching and feedback, and initiates corrective action as warranted in alignment with organizational policy. The incumbent identifies and resolves operational, staffing, and patient care issues in a timely manner, escalates complex concerns to the Manager, and actively participates in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities. This position exercises independent judgment in managing the day-to-day supervision of assigned lab services float pool coworkers and the operational activities of the designated units, areas, or shifts.

Requirements

Two or more years applicable experience
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required
Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Current CA CLS License or CA limited license in area of specialty
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in supervision
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Responsibilities

Direct frontline supervision, daily workflow coordination, and operational oversight of lab services float pool coworkers.
Ensure adequate staffing coverage across laboratory departments.
Serve as the primary operational resource for float pool coworkers during the assigned shift or designated area of coverage.
Appropriately assign coworkers based on demonstrated competency, patient care needs, and operational demand.
Support the onboarding, orientation, and multi-discipline training of new float pool coworkers.
Conduct ongoing competency monitoring, deliver real-time coaching and feedback, and initiate corrective action.
Identify and resolve operational, staffing, and patient care issues in a timely manner.
Escalate complex concerns to the Manager.
Actively participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.
Manage the day-to-day supervision of assigned lab services float pool coworkers and operational activities.