CHRISTUS Health ยท 9 hours ago
Supervisor Laboratory - Lab AdminGeneral - Full Time
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCHRISTUS Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Supervisor Laboratory to manage day-to-day operations within their laboratory section. The role involves overseeing testing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing procedures to improve service quality.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
Is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high, moderate, and waived complexity test performance by laboratory testing personnel
Must be accessible to address technical problems via on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation with testing personnel at any time that testing is performed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the laboratory Medical Director
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities such as CLIA, TJC, CAP, AABB, etc
Plans, organizes and coordinates the work activities of assigned section(s) and shift(s)
Keeps accurate attendance records on all associates; maintains time and attendance records for the department
Assists the Director/Manager in maintaining the Laboratory budget to include monthly analysis and variance reporting on expense detail
Assists the Director/Manager in associate performance conversations that drive merit increases
Develops, implements, and maintains current procedural manuals of all tests performed in the section(s) assigned and updates and reviews manuals biennially or more often as necessary
Enforces all safety policies and procedures
Researches, evaluates and implements new and improved procedures, methodologies, instrumentation, and techniques as assigned by the Director/Manager, or Supervisor
Implements an appropriate section and/or shift-specific Quality Control Program and maintains all applicable Quality Control and Functional Verification records
Is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Reviews the work done by technologists/technicians working in the section(s) or shift(s) assigned to ensure a minimum of errors and corrective action in the interest of good patient care. Refers clinical problems to the laboratory director, manager, or supervisor as appropriate
Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all equipment in assigned section(s) to keep in good working order; makes minor repairs and adjustments when necessary; initiates and follows through with Biomedical Engineering/equipment manufacturer for safety checks and repairs; schedules preventive maintenance within the section with Biomedical Engineering, equipment manufacturer, or an outside contractor
Prepares and submits routine or special administrative and technical reports by due dates as required, requested, or delegated
Orders and maintains inventories for all necessary supplies and reagents in assigned section(s) to always have an adequate amount on hand
Trains new technologists and technicians in the assigned section(s) procedures and policies and provides subsequent training in all new or revised procedures and techniques for assigned shift(s) or provides remedial training as necessary. Responsible for maintaining orientation records on new associates
Assists the Director/Manager in designing, implementing, collecting, and analyzing data, and reporting all phases of a comprehensive performance improvement program that involves laboratory personnel in Performance Improvement activities
Prepares and conducts in-service education either formally or informally for assigned section(s) and shift(s)
Provides input on personnel for hire, fire, transfer, interview, disciplinary probation, etc; counsels and documents technical deficiencies
Performs skills review and competency assessments and maintains appropriate documentation on all technical personnel as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director
Oversees and enforces expectations of personnel in assigned section(s)
Participates in proficiency testing surveys; reviews and evaluates results and maintains copies of survey records in section(s)
Coordinates and attends meetings as required to discuss changes and developments regarding policies, equipment, procedures, staffing, etc
Utilizes and has a thorough working knowledge of the Laboratory Information System and applications thereof
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served
Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required)
Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section which assigns age (Pedi) or sex-specific values
Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained
Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary for the performance of assigned job duties
Keeps abreast of Medical Technology, by reading Journals, texts, and technical bulletins; attends workshops and seminars; becomes active in local professional associations
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from a regionally accredited college/university or equivalent years of experience required
5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician required
5 years of full-time primary experience in the specific section of responsibility required
Active certification or certification eligibility for MT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), CLS (NCA/ASCP), or MT (AAB) required
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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