Supervisor, Laboratory

Summary

Supervisesthetechnicaloperationsofthelaboratory,includingresourceandpersonnel

management. This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, new employees and their direct reports. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in relevant science required; Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred

Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/orAMTrequirements.Somelaboratorydisciplinesmayrequiremorestringentcertificationcriteria.

Acceptablecredentials(canvarydependingonthelaboratorysection):

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• BloodBank(BB)viatheASCP
• Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
• Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
• Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
• Hematology (H) via the ASCP
• Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
• MolecularBiology(MB)viatheASCP
• Technologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
• Histotechnologist (HTL) via the ASCP

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the specific laboratory discipline the role oversees is required. Certain laboratory specialties may necessitate more stringent certification criteria. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of leading projects, implementing programs, and serving as a subject matter expert within a laboratory setting.

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.