Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States University of Michigan Full time
Job Summary

The Department of Pathology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced supervisor to lead the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. As a technical resource for staff and an administrative lead for the laboratory, the successful candidate will be responsible for quality assurance of testing processes, training, competency, and education of staff, scheduling of staff, and payroll approval.

The supervisor will also coordinate validation and implementation of new tests, assist in writing procedures, participate in interviews and hiring, and facilitate two-way communication between staff and laboratory leadership.

  • Expertise in one or more areas of Clinical Microbiology is required.
  • Expertise in bacteriology, and outstanding organizational and communication skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities:

  • Operational Oversight:
    • Participate in interviews, select and extend job offers to potential employees.
    • Provides or coordinates orientation and onboarding to lab and departmental policies to all testing personnel.
    • Create educational opportunities for self and others to obtain additional skills and knowledge through a variety of methods.
    • Oversee and evaluate training of all personnel performing laboratory testing.
    • Review and approve training checklists.
    • Verify staff are trained and competent prior to performing independent testing on patient samples.
    • Manages performance competency documentation for testing personnel.
  • Staff Engagement:
    • Determine performance objectives for each employee and conduct formal reviews quarterly.
    • Evaluate employee skills and assess educational and training needs.
    • Provide an environment that motivates and enriches staff based on engagement activities and survey feedback.
  • Departmental Responsibilities:
    • Review and approve paid time off requests.
    • Approve payroll for direct reports.
    • Provide day-to-day administrative supervision of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting of high complexity test results.
    • Schedule employees to provide adequate and equitable staffing for all areas.
    • Oversight of inventory control process.
    • Communicate pertinent information via emails, staff meetings, and huddles.
    • Implement new and revised policies and procedures in the laboratory framework.
  • Testing:
    • Monitor and make changes to workflow to achieve maximum productivity and quality.
    • Collaborate with the CLIA designated Technical Supervisor to implement test development and validation of protocols and methodologies.
    • Write new and revised procedures, validation, and implementation plans for assays and instrumentation.
  • Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Compliance:
    • Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
    • Assure that all remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
    • Coordinate, and participate in monitoring the laboratory Quality Assurance Program.
    • Assist with compliance of regulatory agencies (i.e., CLIA, CAP) rules and regulations and implements changes as needed.
  • Management:
    • Coordinate with the management team to optimize workflow with the laboratory, to continually improve operations, and to plan future changes.
    • Take an active part in introducing new procedures and selecting new equipment.
    • Work with Laboratory Manager to evaluate changes to the lab, including equipment, supplies, and staffing.
    • Inform Laboratory Manager and Pathology leadership of problems or changes in procedures that impact operations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or biological science, which is directly related to the duties of the position is required.
  • Must have expertise in one or more areas of clinical microbiology testing.
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a clinical laboratory, 3-5 years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Why Work at the University of Michigan?

The University of Michigan is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850.

Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a part of our team.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward To?

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
  • 2:1 match on retirement savings.

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