Lab Supervisor

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and managing laboratory staff. This position ensures quality control and regulatory compliance in accordance with CLIA standards. The Laboratory Supervisor also manages the scheduling and oversight of the processing department. This role requires solid leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a demonstrated understanding of laboratory regulations and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily operations of the laboratory, including scheduling and oversight of the processing department
• Supervises and provides leadership to medical technologists, leads medical technologists, and processing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
• Ensures that laboratory operations meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, including maintaining compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other accrediting agencies
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for laboratory operations, including quality control, quality assurance, and safety
• Monitors and evaluates laboratory test systems to ensure accuracy and precision of test results and develops corrective action plans as needed
• Coordinates and ensures participation in proficiency testing programs, including ordering and distributing samples, monitoring and evaluating results, and implementing corrective action plans as needed
• Conducts competency assessments of laboratory personnel, including testing of new and current employees, to ensure they are performing their duties accurately and efficiently
• Addresses and investigates safety event reports in a timely and appropriate manner and takes corrective action as needed
• Collaborates with other departments, including physicians, nurses, and administration, to ensure timely and accurate test results and to provide consultation on laboratory testing and results interpretation
• Maintains inventory and orders laboratory supplies, equipment, and reagents as needed
• Maintains records and prepares reports related to laboratory operations, including quality control, proficiency testing, and instrument maintenance
• Performs laboratory testing as needed, and provides technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed
• Maintains knowledge of current laboratory practices, procedures, and technologies, and keeps up-to-date with changes in regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Duties integrated into all job functions:
  
  • All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients
  • Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
  • Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values of The Everett Clinic
  • Integrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
  • Must follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently
  • Complete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signed Agreements
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies
  • Attends training to meet job position requirements and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I, and other state/federal regulations
    
  
  
  

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, AAB)
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment
• Solid understanding of CLIA regulations and experience serving as a technical supervisor
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and procedures, including proficiency testing and instrument maintenance
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment, handle multiple tasks and priorities, and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures, including standing for extended periods of time and lifting up to 50 pounds
  

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of laboratory leadership
  

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.