Supervisor, Laboratory

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team at the Clinical Laboratory Building located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh.  This unique position oversees the day-to-day operations of the hematology department for multiple urban hospital sites.  The schedule will be flexible, starting between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.

 


This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team.  If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we want to hear from you



Responsibilities:



  • Investigates and develops new techniques and instrumentation. Promotes continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Interviews and selects personnel that contribute to an engaged and motivated staff. Coaches and develops staff and initiates corrective actions via Human Resources as necessary.
  • Ensures adherence to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date policies and procedures per regulatory guidelines (CAP, Joint Commission, etc). Informs staff of policy and procedure changes.
  • Completes all projects assigned by the Laboratory Director, or Manager in a timely fashion.
  • Develops annual capital and operating budgets and manages all budgets by established financial guidelines. Investigates and corrects any budget variances.
  • Ensures that time and attendance for subordinates meet departmental expectations. Monitors and approves payroll.
  • Receives and investigates all complaints concerning the laboratories and its personnel and takes action to resolve concerns when necessary.
  • Continually evaluates section performance to ensure clinical value and quality of results
  • Participates in hospital committees as appropriate to represent the laboratory. Leads lab workgroups
  • Remains abreast of developments in the field of management and laboratory science while pursuing a program of self-development.
  • Supervises technical staff, ensures adequate training, conducts competency assessments, and completes annual performance appraisals on time.
  • Performs duties of a Medical Technologist as required.
  • Provides direction to the technical and clerical staff to maintain optimal workflow and productivity. Coordinates staffing to ensure maximum efficiency and equal distribution of the workload.
  • Interacts courteously and professionally with all Laboratory customers, clients and staff. Promotes positive interdisciplinary relations.
  • Establishes both short and long-term operational goals, and implements appropriate monitoring and control systems to ensure the laboratories are achieving strategic goals.

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science, OR a successfully completed HEW (HHS) proficiency examination, and 4 years Clinical Laboratory experience.
  • Bachelor degrees in a non-science will be considered only if the candidate meets 'general supervisor' qualifications per CLIA '88 regulatory standards.
  • Ability to engage, develop, and encourage employees to fulfill their full potential.
  • Ability to supervise personnel in situations of high-stress levels and be able to reconcile the objectives of management and the medical staff to produce optimal departmental outcomes.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Hematology experience is strongly preferred.

MLS (ASCP) or H (ASCP) is strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:



  • Am Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.



UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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