Supervisor Laboratory Medicine - Lab Administration

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine provides daily supervisory oversight of the assigned laboratory department, and is accountable to all its functions, processes, regulatory requirements, and operations. Supports Health First's Manager, Laboratory Medicine & Pathology on execution of Health First's Mission and Vision. Provides frontline leadership of daily lab operations to assigned department.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES

• Supervises daily operations of the laboratory, consistent with the mission & vision of Health First Inc. The general supervisor is assigned to one or more of the following laboratory departments: general core lab, microbiology, blood bank.
• Supporting the laboratory manager, and HF lab leadership team, accountable to all accreditation agencies ensuring the laboratory's successful compliance with its regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, FL State, AABB, OSHA, etc.)
• Maintains a safe work environment for laboratory staff, as outlined by various accreditation agencies.
• Organizes and oversees departmental work schedule. Ensures 24/7 coverage of the department.
• Oversees daily quality control operations and aligns department with HF laboratory's QA program.
• Solicits feedback from front line staff, consistently implements process improvement changes based on feedback received.
• Develops collaborative relationships with inter-professional departments and ongoing partnership with other supervisors and other members of Health First leadership team to ensure organization's goals are achieved.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact productively and effectively with associates, leaders, clinicians, staff, and customers.
• Shows commitment to culture "Continuous Quality Improvement" through incorporation of evidenced based laboratory medicine, benchmarking, and implementation of recommended guidelines.
• Supervises resources allotted to assigned laboratory department.
• Serves and performs all functions of a CLIA general supervisor for the laboratory in all sections of responsibility.
• Engages laboratory associates with constant and proactive communication of departmental goals, wins, ongoing projects, and changes within the Health First Laboratory via staff meetings, huddles, emails, rounding and other forms of communication.

LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First, and inspirationally lead the team to achieve that vision.
• Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high performing team.
• Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment.
• Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team's and organization's goals.
• Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates.
• Contribute to and support the strategic direction, and demonstrate financial acumen, for areas of responsibility and organization.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical/Clinical Lab Science, or any related field, as outlined by CLIA.
• Work Experience: Five (5) years clinical laboratory experience.
• Licensure: Medical Technologist by the State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA.
• Certification: None
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Strong time management skills.
• Proficient in human relations and interpersonal communication.
• Effective organizational communication skills.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Competent in computer skills and technology use.
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance and quality control procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's Degree (MS, MBA, MHA, MPH or equivalent).
• Work Experience: Prior experience supervising hospital laboratories, experience in outpatient laboratory operations.
• Licensure: Lab Supervisors license by the State of Florida, Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP.
• Certification: MLS(ASCP) also formerly known as MT(ASCP), and/or MT(AAB), MT/MLS(AMT), Specialist Certification by ASCP (SBB, SC, SH, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to endure >8-hour workday in periods of high demand
• Pass color blindness test, visual acuity, and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
• The majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : 700am_330pm

Paygrade : PG-41