Supervisor of Laboratory Operations (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA

2d•$96,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Laboratory Operations supervises day-to-day operations including accuracy for patient results, instrumentation, quality and regulatory issues, procedures and processes as appropriate, and oversees Laboratory Technological and Support staff as necessary. The Supervisor will also perform bench work as a medical technologist as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Technologist
NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Nice To Haves

Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Previous experience in a laboratory leadership position

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day activities of the Laboratory Section.
Oversee appropriate scheduling of Department staff and daily operations and workflow.
Assure that Department procedures and instruments conform to good laboratory practice.
Assure validity of patient test results.
Oversee information technology needs specific to the department, including updates and staff training.
Work with Department Manager to interview, hire, train, supervise, discipline and terminate Department team members with appropriate documentation.
Maintain Department files according to regulatory requirements and review files annually for completeness.
Complete annual performance evaluations for Department staff.
Foster teamwork and a collegial atmosphere.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Confer with vendors to obtain best pricing, quality, etc, and monitor preventive maintenance on equipment.
Adhere to all regulatory standards and prepare Department for inspections.
Work with Department Manager and Physician Director to develop, monitor and complete appropriate Department QA, QC and QI monitors.
Provide orientation, training, on-going education and competency assessments specific to Department.
Perform bench work as needed
Teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and Lab rotations as called upon to do so.
Coordinates with the Medical Laboratory Science Program administration and all areas of the lab to develop curriculum, lecture objectives, student evaluations, written and digital exams, and other duties as indicated.
Participates in classroom instructions, monitors student activities, attends and participates in faculty meetings, and participates in accreditation reviews and reports as needed
Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by manager