Lab Supervisor
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At Saint
Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living
out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to
work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these
virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest
quality of care.GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Plans, manages,
coordinates and supervises the activities of a section (s) of the
clinical laboratory, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion
Service, Microbiology, Histology/Cytology, POCT, Phlebotomy,
Processing, Laboratory Information and School(s) of Medical
Technology including all shifts and hours. Has responsibility for
quality and quantity of work, procedures, methods, costs, and
personnel of the sections. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist
(MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT) or equivalent certification by the American
Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required, or certification as
a Histotechnologist or Cytotecnologist by a recognized agency
preferred.Bachelor s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science,
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Health Related Science field
required Specialty certification for the specific laboratory
section (s) preferred. 3 years of experience in a specialty area
(s) preferred. Must have experience in human relations,
communications and management skills.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knows,
understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's
Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Hires, trains, orients, and promotes teamwork and mentors
department colleagues. Plans, prepares and coordinates work
schedules to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of team to
maintain high department productivity. Effectively prioritizes work
within the assigned department to maintain maximum efficiency.
Plans, develops, prepares and maintains assigned procedure manuals
according to regulatory requirements. Ensures that department or
shift personnel provide accurate and timely testing results in
accordance with laboratory standards. Ensures that QC testing and
proficiency testing is performed, recorded and evaluated according
to established guidelines and that out-of-control results are
resolved in a timely manner. Develops and/or maintains a quality
assurance program that meets all the requirements of applicable
accrediting agencies. Effectively communicates and works
cooperatively with pathologists, laboratory manager, co-workers,
nurses, clinicians and the units to ensure the quality of the
laboratory testing and optimum performance of department. Maintains
department in accordance to regulatory requirements before, during
and after all regulatory inspections. Performs and monitors
performance evaluations and competency levels of appropriate staff
other supervisory duties including, but not limited to, performance
evaluations and mentoring, motivating, counseling and terminating
employees. Responsible for monitoring and ordering supplies for
department.Monitors patient satisfaction with emphasis on continual
improvement of the laboratory experience which includes quality,
accuracy, billing and timeliness of services. Ability to interact
on a daily basis with laboratory clerical staff, other department
staff, outside billing and insurance agencies, coroners, funeral
home personnel, department coordinators, department director,
medical staff and physician office staff.Maintain department
employee records at JCAHO and CAP standards. Must possess human
relations, communications, and management skills.Collaborate with
other service departments as needed to improve patient flow and
work processes.Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy
competitive compensation with a full benefits package and
opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit
www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits,
culture and career development opportunities available to you at
Saint Alphonsus Health System. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health
are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to
providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated
with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and
retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve.
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers
and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to
race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin,
age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity
Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare
systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and
Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all
that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences,
customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best
selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most
accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
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Keywords: Saint Alphonsus Health System, Meridian , Lab Supervisor, Healthcare , Boise, Idaho
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