Supv Laboratory Supt Svcs

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

23h

About The Position

Overview Supervisor, Laboratory Support Services, General Laboratory Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts Rotating weekends and holidays Methodist Medical Center Overview: With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. 283 licensed beds 25 ICU beds 12 intermediate care beds 38 emergency suites 2 cath labs 8 LDRP suites Over 250 active and courtesy physicians Over 800 employees Position Summary: Direct supervision of phlebotomy and specimen processing functions and staff. Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming || [email protected] Responsibilities Supervises and coordinates the functions of assigned sections to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. Assures integrity of patient specimens, quality control, equipment performance and maintenance. Monitors section functions; prepares related reports and charts. Designs training programs for assigned sections. Conducts training in phlebotomy and specimen processing functions. Directly supervises laboratory staff in assigned sections. Consults regularly with the assistant director and/or manager of the day as appropriate. Communicates effectively with testing personnel as required. Submits recommendations for capital budget and staffing levels to the assistant director. Prepares procedures for assigned sections. Maintains section procedure manuals. Maintains adequate supplies for assigned sections. Monitors inventory levels. Assists in the orientation of new employees in the department. Collects/processes specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned. Monitors safety and infection control aspects for assigned sections. Monitors morgue supplies and cleanliness. Informs appropriate MMC department of supply and cleaning needs. Reports problems to the pathologist on call. Performs departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned. Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress. Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action. Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned. Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Requirements

Minimum Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required with course work to include English, typing, filing and general office etiquette.
Minimum Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of phlebotomy and specimen processing experience is required.
Licensure Requirement: None

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the functions of assigned sections to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
Assures integrity of patient specimens, quality control, equipment performance and maintenance.
Monitors section functions; prepares related reports and charts.
Designs training programs for assigned sections.
Conducts training in phlebotomy and specimen processing functions.
Directly supervises laboratory staff in assigned sections.
Consults regularly with the assistant director and/or manager of the day as appropriate.
Communicates effectively with testing personnel as required.
Submits recommendations for capital budget and staffing levels to the assistant director.
Prepares procedures for assigned sections.
Maintains section procedure manuals.
Maintains adequate supplies for assigned sections.
Monitors inventory levels.
Assists in the orientation of new employees in the department.
Collects/processes specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
Monitors safety and infection control aspects for assigned sections.
Monitors morgue supplies and cleanliness.
Informs appropriate MMC department of supply and cleaning needs.
Reports problems to the pathologist on call.
Performs departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress.
Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action.
Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned.
Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.