Supervisor, Laboratory - Full Time Second Shift

Valley Health • Front Royal, VA

119d

About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor will function under the direction of the Laboratory Director to coordinate the technical day to day operations, patient satisfaction goals, employee engagement action planning, and all regulatory requirements. This position requires the ability to function in a supervisory role. This position is accountable for quality operations and decision making, particularly in the assigned department of oversight. The Laboratory Supervisor will serve as the subject matter expert in all technical areas of their specific Laboratory Department/s and maintain competency in each area. The Laboratory Supervisor will be involved in evaluating and implementing new technologies. Ensuring method, procedure validation, staff training/competency has taken place prior to implementation. The Laboratory Supervisor will ensure that all maintenance on equipment including all major and minor (microscopes, pipets, etc.) is performed at the recommended frequency. In addition the Laboratory Supervisor will review monthly maintenance logs, monthly QC and submit for peer review where possible, and perform semi-annual instrument regulatory requirements (instrument comparisons, carry over studies; linearity studies, and auto validation verification). Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance characteristics. The Laboratory Supervisor will perform staff scheduling duties with other Supervisors to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times and alert the Laboratory Director when issues arise. Laboratory Supervisor will ensure that direct report's orientation, training, and competency records are completed at appropriate intervals and maintained as required by the regulatory agency. The Laboratory Supervisor will perform other duties as assigned. These may include LIS training/projects, maintaining adequate supplies, resource for Lean projects, and being part of interdepartmental committees within the hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Medical Technology or related field.
• Five years clinical lab experience required.
• Certified Medical Technologist certification or eligibility required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge in providing service to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical day to day operations and patient satisfaction goals.
• Engage in employee action planning and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Function in a supervisory role and maintain accountability for quality operations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in all technical areas of the specific Laboratory Department/s.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, ensuring method and procedure validation.
• Ensure staff training and competency prior to implementation of new methods.
• Oversee maintenance of laboratory equipment and review maintenance logs.
• Perform semi-annual instrument regulatory requirements and resolve technical problems.
• Schedule staff and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Complete and maintain orientation, training, and competency records for direct reports.
• Participate in LIS training/projects and interdepartmental committees.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees