LCMC Health · 4 months ago
Laboratory Supervisor - Sign On Bonus
Covington, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare provider in Louisiana, dedicated to delivering exceptional care. The Laboratory Supervisor will oversee daily lab operations, manage staff training and competency, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining high-quality laboratory practices.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Maintains self-competency to cover bench duties as needed
Maintains knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and current developments in the specific laboratory section
Skilled in the operation, calibration, troubleshooting and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation in the performance of laboratory testing procedures
Performs and supervises new employee orientation and training
Provides ongoing training and guidance supporting employees by setting goals and identifying developmental needs; Verifies that staff are trained and deemed competent prior to performing patient testing independently; Coordinates cross-training as needed
Supervision of specified laboratory section employees to include competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director
Takes action to improve performance when personnel do not perform as expected
Oversees, plans and directs daily lab operations, delegates testing in lab sections and manages workflow while monitoring activities for effectiveness and productivity; Provides timely feedback
Knowledgeable of clinical laboratory procedures, testing and equipment; provides expertise in the evaluation and interpretation of test results and demonstrates effective problem-solving capabilities; ensures accuracy and timeliness of work, taking appropriate action as required
Responsible for managing clinical lab procedures to include drafting, reviewing, revising, retiring, and interpreting clinical lab procedures as appropriate
Performs final review of all quality control/quality management systems ensuring performance specifications are met and maintained; Reviews QC statistics for systematic problems
Ensures test results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test is performing according to established specifications
Schedules employees within specified lab section(s)and staff department in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs
Reconciles timecards/demonstrates accurate and timely approval of employees' time records
Serves as a point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departments, and provides technical consultation as it relates to specific laboratory section
Collects and monitors data to produce departmental reports and maintains established Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) initiating preventive and/or remedial actions when established thresholds are not met
Assists/oversees inventory management
Ensures fiscal responsibility including laboratory billing accuracy
Assists with implementation of department goals, objectives and related projects including implementation of new equipment, processes, and supplies/reagents; Creates project schedules and effectively implements project plan
Participates in departmental and/or hospital multi-disciplinary committees as assigned
Maintains keen awareness of regulatory requirements, reviews policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory standards and department protocols; Ensures that the laboratory section follows all regulatory requirements and is in an inspection ready state
Demonstrates acceptable leadership skills and sets clear expectations for employees
Ensures staff compliance with all hospital policies and procedures and maintains employee accountability
Encourages participation from employees in the ongoing delivery of care/services
Empowers staff to make suggestions for improvement of care delivery/services
Documents and follows up with staff to ensure accountability escalating to corrective action as required
Demonstrates the ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel and customers and maintains effective working relationships
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely; brings problems and non-conformities to the attention of laboratory management
Validates/Verifies new test systems, lab equipment, and new test methods including all documentation elements per accrediting agency requirements
Reviews product recalls and notifications taking corrective action or updating lab procedures as needed
Investigating any impacts to patient care, escalating as needed
Assists with capital and operational budget planning
Responsible for managing all aspects of proficiency testing in laboratory section(s) to include: rotating assignments, entering results timely, review and investigation of results completing appropriate corrective action
Performs any duties within the scope of practice as assigned in routine, unusual or emergency situations
Qualification
Required
3 years of experience as a medical technologist
Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent
Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist or Specialist. (CLS - Generalist or CLS - Specialist) by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
Knowledge of regulatory standards set forth by CAP, TJC, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, AABB, CLSI
Training and development in supervision and business operations
Excellent time management skills with independent decision making
Company
LCMC Health
LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.
10001+ employees
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