Supervisor Accessioning, Lab-Histology, FT 8a-4:30p, University Job

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Job description

Location: Memphis, TN, US

Summary

Supervises and coordinates the work activities of the accessioning and slide verification staff. Serves as a customer service liaison with other departments within Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Education/Formal Training

Work Experience

Credential/Licensure

REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of four years of related experience required.

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PREFERRED:

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Minimum one year in supervisory or lead capacity preferred.

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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.
• Effective communicate skills to work with all levels of Associates, management, physicians, and patients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for day-to-day testing activities within the assigned laboratory area such as handling incoming requisitions into the laboratory and routing specimens to appropriate departments.
• Evaluates job performance, ensures competency of staff, and recommends various personnel actions including hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
• Prepares work schedules for laboratory associates in assigned area and plans daily work assignments for timely reporting.
• Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, technical assistance, and instruction in assigned area.
• Ensures that data entry is performed accurately and that high quality is maintained.
• Performs all duties of sections using position accountabilities and responsibilities and standards for section job descriptions in order to complete assigned section's workload.
• Communicates with clients to obtain patient information and give specimen status using interpersonal communication and organizational skills to assure good customer response.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all information.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to the assigned sections.

Physical Requirements

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.