MLK Community Healthcare · 23 hours ago
Microbiology Supervisor - Full Time Days
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to oversee the clinical laboratory's Microbiology section. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring quality control, and providing clinical consultations while also supervising staff and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting with the selection of methodology and instrumentation to perform laboratory tests appropriate for the patient population served
Responsible for the validation and implementation of new instrumentation
Ensures the standardization of tests methodologies, procedures, instrumentation, and reference ranges
Verifies test procedures performed and established the laboratory’s test performance characteristics, including, but not limited to the linearity, precision and accuracy of each test and test system
Ensures participation in and successful completion of a quality control and approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Troubleshoots any problems with the proficiency testing program
Establishes parameters for acceptable level of analytic performance
Ensures that quality is maintained throughout entire testing process from order entry through results reporting
Reviews the work of others to ensure that tests are performed in accordance with prescribed standards
Assists in maintaining and optimizing work standards to assure a reasonable turnaround time of test results
Troubleshoots equipment problems
Maintains inventory control of supplies and reagents in his/her section(s)
Schedules, organizes and delineates duties of personnel
Assists manager in performance evaluations of the employees in his/her sections
Responsible for the operation of the Microbiology department
Works closely with the Laboratory Manager to meet the administrative and financial goals of the department
Responsible for meeting the service and quality goals of the department
Assumes responsibility for daily operations and meets CLIA requirements for microbiology
Provides clinical microbiology consultations to medical and hospital staff
Present micro data reports clearly and concisely to management, including QC performance metrics and trends
Proactively identifies and implements improvements and lean initiatives
Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the department including assisting in hiring of personnel, training/competency assessment and input for performance review of the staff in their designated area
Responsible for making clinical/technical decisions in the resolution of testing/reporting issues, maintenance of the quality and security of department instrumentation, quality control documentation and meeting hospital goals to ensure accurate and timely patient care
Responsible for maintaining procedure manuals for all testing performed and the documentation required for regulatory and licensing organizations
Oversee and manage team schedule of staff and PTO request
Work collaboratively with other department leaders to have a more efficient workflow for the Clinical laboratory
Responsible for ensuring staff compliance with hospital policies and meeting regulatory requirements within their assigned areas (e.g. coordinate meal breaks, corrected reports, attendance, overtime and punctuality)
Setting an example- must always be conscious of how his / her words and actions will be perceived
Attend minimum of three (3) leadership seminar/workshop annually
Performs additional duties as directed by the by the Laboratory Director or Manager which are necessary for the efficient operation of the laboratory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree – Science
2-5 years Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Experience
CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License
2 years leadership experience in an acute care setting required
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficient with computer
Company
MLK Community Healthcare
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is an award-winning health system that provides quality care to the medically-underserved community of South Los Angeles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elaine Batchlor
CEO
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