Supervisor Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing
About The Position
The Pre-analytical Supervisor Complex oversees pre-analytical laboratory operations for a complex site or equivalent. The Pre-analytical Supervisor provides support to the Lab Manager regarding the day-to-day activities of personnel within an assigned area of the lab. The position supervises Phlebotomists and/or Lab Assistants and implements comprehensive quality programs in compliance with all standard operating procedures and regulations of certifying, licensing, and accrediting agencies. Must have a minimum of three of these targets to include: a facility with greater than 125 beds, 20,000 or greater patient days annually, inpatient revenue above $300k, average daily census greater than 50, and/or 4 or more specialty services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulation - Required.
- Two years of Laboratory experience - Required.
- Two years of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor - Preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor
Responsibilities
- Operational management of the Laboratory Operations, Specimen Processing, and Send-out Testing areas.
- Collaborate with department leadership team to evaluate service needs and volumes and adjust staffing levels accordingly.
- Assign daily work schedules.
- Manage caregiver timesheets
- Act as a resource technician in the daily operations and activities of the department.
- Perform duties of phlebotomy and specimen processing as required.
- Develop, implement and train on new technology for department.
- Direct and coordinate training of new employees.
- Oversee supply and equipment inventory to maintain optimal supply levels and ensure equipment repairs and preventative maintenance occur in a timely manner.
- Support the department leadership team in problem solving to address issues relating to patient safety, care and service.
- Promotes effective working relations and work effectively as part of a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate that department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Ensure coordination of care with other departments to promote the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.
- Performs Human Resource management functions including interviewing, selection, orientation, education/training, feedback, performance evaluation, and policy and procedure development.
- Updates and maintains personnel files.
- Ensure associate competency.
- Maintain and monitor Kronos records for employees.
- Present and document staff meetings as required.
- Assist in development of capital planning and operating budgets.
- Collaborate with the department leadership team to identify and drive quality and performance improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Maintain section readiness for Joint Commission, CAP or CLIA inspections.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
- 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
