Supervisor, Medical Laboratory

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PETITIONER: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM

TITLE: Supervisor, Medical Laboratory (One Opening)

DUTIES:

Overseeing the work of assigned lab personnel. Perform complex test on

patient samples using sophisticated equipment; This duty requires advanced

knowledge of clinical laboratory instrumentation, testing methodologies,

and quality control practices. The employee must possess the technical

skills necessary to operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex

laboratory analyzers and equipment while accurately interpreting test

results and identifying analytical issues that may affect patient testing.

Support staff members with examining blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and

cells; This duty requires comprehensive knowledge of specimen collection,

processing, preservation, and testing procedures across multiple laboratory

disciplines. The employee must be able to provide technical guidance and

training to laboratory personnel, assist with the interpretation of complex

laboratory findings, and support the resolution of technical and procedural

issues encountered during testing. Establish and maintain quality assurance

programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results; This duty

requires extensive knowledge of quality management systems, quality

assurance principles, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance

standards, including CLIA, CAP, FDA, and other applicable accreditation

requirements. The employee must be capable of analyzing quality

indicators, conducting root cause analyses, implementing corrective and

preventive actions, and developing procedures that support accurate and

reliable patient testing. Ensure scheduling and adequate lab coverage during

call-outs, weekends, and holidays; This duty requires strong organizational,

leadership, and workforce management skills. The employee must be able

to assess staffing needs, coordinate work schedules, adjust staffing

assignments to meet operational demands, and effectively communicate

with personnel to maintain continuous laboratory coverage while ensuring

compliance with departmental policies and staffing requirements. May be

assigned to work in any area of the core laboratory including but not limited

to: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion, Toxicology, and

Molecular Diagnostics. Responsible for evaluations and implementation of

new laboratory instruments and tests. Manage requisitions and orders.

Ensure laboratory procedures for reporting and documenting results, and

the use of laboratory instrumentation is in compliant. All other assigned

duties related to the Medial Laboratory.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify

patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the

testing ordered; Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage

requisitions/orders; Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in the

hospital information system; Clear communicator; Speak, read, and write

English fluently; Ability to accurately interpret laboratory test results,

recognize abnormal or critical values, and communicate findings

appropriately to healthcare providers; Knowledge of laboratory regulatory

and accreditation standards including CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA

compliance requirements.

SALARY RANGE: $36.25 to $68.00 per hour.

WORK LOCATION: UMC HEALTH SYSTEM - 602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor''s Degree or academic equivalent in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology or related field. MT(ASCP), or MLS

(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent. 36 months of Leadership experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist or related occupation in a high complexity

testing environment.

ALTERNATIVE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associate''s Degree or academic equivalent in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology or related field. MT(ASCP), or MLS (ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent. 60 months experience required.

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Job Summary

Supervisor, Medical Laboratory will collaborate with laboratory staff and management to ensure all CLIA, DNV, and any other credentialing requirements are met. The supervisor will provide first level support to all laboratory staff, where assigned

Reports to: Assistant Director or Director, Medical Laboratory

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the work of assigned lab personnel
• Perform complex test on patient samples using sophisticated equipment
• Support staff members with examining blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and cells
• Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results
• Ensure scheduling and adequate lab coverage during call-outs, weekends, and holidays
• May be assigned to work in any area of the core laboratory including but not limited to: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion, Toxicology, and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Responsible for evaluations and implementation of new laboratory instruments and tests
• Manage requisitions and orders
• Ensure laboratory procedures for reporting and documenting results, and the use of laboratory instrumentation is in compliant
• All other assigned duties related to the Medial Laboratory

Education and Experience

• AA/AS in approved science + 5 years of leadership experience

AND (1) Certification: MT(ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MLT(ASCP) or equivalent

OR

Bachelor's in approved science + 3 years of leadership experience in a high complexity testing environment

AND (1) Certification: MT(ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MLT(ASCP) or equivalent

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• MT(ASCP) MLS(ASCP) MLT(ASCP) AMT, NCA or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered
• Ability to effectively build genuine relationship with lab staff and physicians alike
• Possess the versatility to work with various levels of employees and lead people from all backgrounds
• Demonstrated sense of urgency with high level of quality and accuracy
• Speak, read, and write English fluently

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments

Physical Capabilities

The Laboratory Supervisor can expect to stand for long periods of time and walk frequently. This position also requires frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The incumbent may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*