supervisor lab

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLEUnder the general direction of the Laboratory Director, coordinates the work performed in their respective section for all hospitals in the health system. Maintains procedure manuals and implements new procedures system wide according to the guidelines of the regulatory agencies. Supervises and participates in the evaluation of technical staff. Resolves equipment and procedure problems with service and technical representatives. Ensures an appropriate inventory of reagents and supplies. Accountable to serve as a technical/laboratory role model and resource in lab section. Supervises the activities of employees in a laboratory section ensuring timely, quality results and reports in compliance with all regulatory agencies and established policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in technological advancements in specific laboratory discipline that may be incorporated into operations of that area. Responsible for the standardization of procedures and cross training of staff across the system.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesAlign department with strategy map and continually work to implement drivers in support of Independence Health System's mission and vision.Act promptly to resolve problems and initiate better ways of doing things by acting as a catalyst for change.Establish and maintain a safe working environment and assure staff complies with safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines.Equitably apply policies and procedures by issuing corrective action in a fair and consistent manner.Assess customer's needs, exceed customer expectations, and consider customers in decision making to improve customer satisfaction.Act on most urgent tasks, leverage available resources, review own workload, implement workable systems, and provide clear direction.This position has direct supervisory responsibilities and serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.Management responsibilities include hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management.Assists technologists and technicians within the department.Lead staff, through employee engagement, by assisting manager and system supervisors.Demonstrate proficiency in lab information systems.Other duties as assigned.Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]Required Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)Bachelor's degree or higher level of education from an accredited MT, MLT or clinical laboratory science program in the field of Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science and Four (4) years of Clinical Laboratory experienceZero (0) to Two (2) years supervisory/management experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting.Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of functional area.Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.Ability to apply statistical principles to determine reliability and validity of test, normal curves and analysis of variance in correlation techniques.Interprets an extensive variety of technical diagnoses.Knowledge of laboratory regulations and practicesPreferred Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)Experience in Healthcare setting.License, Certification & Clearances (please add any additional requirements)Registry eligible for MLS (ASCP) at time of hire or obtain within Fifteen (15) months of hire or transfer into the role.American Society of clinical Pathologist Specialty Certification or equivalent certification in the discipline that they supervise preferredAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between System locations.Equal Employment OpportunityIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverExtreme HeatxExtreme ColdxHeightsxConfined SpacesxExtreme Noise(>85dB)xMechanical HazardsxxUse of Vibrating ToolsxOperates Vehicle (Company)xOperates Heavy EquipmentxUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesxRotates All Shiftsxx8 Hours Shiftsxx10-12 Hours ShiftsxxOn-CallxOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)xxTravel Between SitesxxDirect Patient CarexRespirator Protective EquipmentxEye ProtectionxxHead Protection (hard hat)xHearing ProtectionxHand ProtectionxxFeet, Toe ProtectionxBody ProtectionxxLatex ExposurexxSolvent ExposurexPaint (direct use) ExposurexDust (sanding) ExposurexEthylene Oxide ExposurexCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurexBlood/Body Fluid ExposurexChemicals (direct use) ExposurexMist ExposurexWax Stripper (direct use)xNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurexIonizing Radiation ExposurexLaser ExposurexPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverBending (Stooping)xxSittingxxWalkingxxClimbing StairsxxClimbing LaddersxStandingxxKneelingxxSquatting (Crouching)xxTwisting/TurningxxKeyboard/Computer OperationxxGross GraspxxFine Finger ManipulationxxHand/Arm CoordinationxxPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)xCarryxTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsxSeeing Near w/AcuityxxFeeling (Sensation)xxColor VisionxxHearing ClearlyxxPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadxReaching Above Shoulder LevelxxReaching ForwardxxLifting Floor to Knuckle10#Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle10#Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder10#Lifting Shoulder to Overhead10#When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.EducationRequiredBachelors or better in MEDICAL LAB TECH or related fieldBachelors or better in HISTOTECHNOLOGY or related fieldSkillsRequiredANALYSISEXCELLENT COMMUNICATIONORAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIODECISION MAKING ABILITYINDEPENDENT THINKINGLEADERSHIPMICROSOFT OFFICEABILITY TO MULTI-TASKORGANIZATIONAL SKILLSPRIORITIZE ASSIGNMENTSSOUND JUDGMENTEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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