Supervisor, Laboratory, Day Shift Full Time

Adventist Health•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

Adventist Health Simi Valley is a healthcare provider in Ventura County, comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services, and other healthcare services. The Supervisor, Laboratory oversees daily stat and routine laboratory testing and is able to perform Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties. The role is responsible for the conduct of laboratory personnel and, in the laboratory manager’s absence, coordinates proficiency testing standards and compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. The supervisor manages operational budget and productivity and acts as the shift supervisor, directing assigned personnel with professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. The position supervises technologists, phlebotomists, processors, and laboratory support staff; provides training and performance evaluations; manages staffing and attendance; and ensures personnel competency. It also maintains laboratory quality control, regulatory compliance, technical policies and procedures, inventory, and proficiency-testing records. The supervisor rotates into Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties in various laboratory departments as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in the state of employment is required; required in California.
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable, subject to possible medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

Five years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Current certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA) preferred in California and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily stat and routine laboratory testing and perform Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties as needed.
Oversee the conduct of laboratory personnel and coordinate proficiency testing and regulatory compliance in the laboratory manager’s absence.
Manage operational budget and productivity and act as shift supervisor.
Ensure positive patient identification and proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing, transportation, and storage.
Rotate as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in various laboratory departments as needed.
Develop and document laboratory support policies and procedures, including the phlebotomy handbook.
Investigate laboratory issues, identify root causes, and propose changes to prevent recurrence.
Adhere to HIPAA and other patient confidentiality requirements.
Supervise technologists, phlebotomists, processors, and laboratory support staff; provide ongoing training, support, and performance evaluations.
Manage staff scheduling, fill in for positions as needed, monitor attendance and tardiness, counsel individuals as necessary, and assure personnel competency.
Maintain quality control and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CLIA, FDA, CAP, The Joint Commission, AABB, and OSHA.
Manage technical policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agency and hospital requirements.
Manage inventory of reagents, calibrators, controls, and supplies; keep the laboratory stocked and submit weekly orders in a timely manner.
Order, complete, and review proficiency surveys promptly for all laboratory areas, including bedside testing, and maintain organized records of submissions, reviews, and resolutions.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.