Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory

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Job description

Overview:
Atlantic Health System is currently seeking a Full Time Supervisor for the Core Lab Department at Chilton Medical Center, to work day shifts five days per week Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities of Position:

ADMINISTRATION

Responsible for Laboratory Operations for section and/or assigned shift

Ensures that all personnel policies and practices are followed

Assist in formulating goals and objectives for Department

Establishes and implements policies and procedures in collaboration with associated Departments throughout the organization

Interviews, hires, disciplines and fires personnel as appropriate

Prepares and administers performance appraisals

Oversees work schedules, to assure adequate staffing is available to complete the work flow

Authorizes overtime as necessary

Prepares various reports for assigned committees and Management as requested

Assumes administrative responsibilities for other areas as communicated by site Manager

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

Acts as a technical resource for instrumentation

Evaluates new procedures and instrumentation for implementation

Oversees technical performance of section assuring that results are accurate and turn around is optimal

Develops and reports workload statistics to the Site Manager

Reports Quality Control, Proficiency Testing and Quality Improvement issues to site Manager as requested

Maintains and ensures procedures are performed according to SOP

Ensures result review is performed and associated problems are resolved

Responds to telephone inquiries off hours

Ensures that technical manuals are in compliance with all regulatory agencies

Performs duties of testing personnel as needed

Cover any open shifts

BUDGET

Assists Manager in preparation of budget (salaries and hours, supplies and purchased services)

Monitors and justifies monthly variances

Identifies areas for cost savings within the section

Recommends and justifies capital purchases. Identifies and aids in the justification of new/replacement instrumentation

Recognizes and communicates revenue opportunities

Performs cost analysis for new or existing tests as appropriate

INVENTORY

Oversees purchasing of supplies. Implements and maintains an Inventory Control System which minimizes cost and improves productivity

Seeks mechanisms to purchase supplies in a cost-effective manner

Evaluates new instrumentation/equipment/product purchases as directed by the Site Manager.

COMMUNICATIONS

Attends hospital wide committees and staff meetings as scheduled

Communicates laboratory and site issues to site manager

Regularly schedule staff meetings

Promotes shared values and shared governance throughout the organization

Actively initiates and responds to incident and occurrence reports

Communicates findings and solutions to site Manager

Meets with vendors and technical representatives regarding operational needs

Interfaces and cooperates with other lab management personnel.

COMPETENCY TESTING

Aids in developing protocols to satisfy regulatory requirements

Works with other coordinators and management to ensure compliance

Provides remediation as indicated

Participates in in-services as required

REGULATORY COMPLICANCE (CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, FDA)

Updates and monitors laboratory compliance with regulatory agencies

Coordinates self-inspections and onsite inspections with Manager

Assures all QA/QC logs are reported, reviewed and maintained as required by regulatory agencies

SAFETY CRITIERA

Ensures all staff are in compliance with OSHA, Fire, Disaster, Right to Know and Infection Control policies

Maintains a safe environment in accordance with hospital policies and other regulatory agencies

Demonstrates knowledge of and practices departmental safety procedures, including safe handling of hazardous

Demonstrates practice of institutional, patient, and personnel safety procedures

Complete the mandatory annual training programs addressing those areas appropriate to the section as defined by Human Resources

Qualifications:
Minimum Education Required:

BS degree is Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology

ASCP or equivalent Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is required

MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is preferred

Minimum Experience Required:

Excellent communication and leadership skills

3-5 years of supervisory experience is preferred

Previous blood bank experience preferred, but not necessary

About Us:
Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 13th year in a row to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

EEO Statement:
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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