Central Laboratory Supervisor: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)

DescriptionCentral Laboratory- General LaboratoryLocation: 2434 Interstate Plaza Dr. Hammond, IN 46324Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFTE: 1.0WHY ALVERNOWe are a highly reliable scientific organization building a culture of service. Our commitment advances the health, wellness and continuity of care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest integrated laboratory networks serving hospitals in the Midwest region. Our network includes 32 hospitals and multiple physician offices.WHAT WILL YOU DO. This individual is responsible for supervising, planning and controlling all lab operations and personnel in the General Laboratory section of the Core Laboratory, which includes Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology and RIA technical disciplines. As well, responsible for Technical Supervision (technical and scientific oversight) for these specialty areas. The central supervisor is accessible to the laboratories at all times, either on site or by telephone. Advanced technical knowledge in the field supervised is required. Ability to work with front line staff in troubleshooting instrument problems as they occur. Technically competent in the quality control program, proficiency testing and process improvement program of the areas of testing. Responsible for regulatory compliance of the testing overseen. Competency of staff supervised for testing is part of the responsibility for this position, which may include corrective action if necessary. This individual shall maintain a healing environment for employees and patients with a spirit of caring and concern as incorporated in the philosophy of our mission and values.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR defined by CLIA (42CFR493.1461): One of the following must be met.1. Have a bachelors degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution and have one year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing. 2. Qualify under 42CFR493.1489 (b) (2). Have earned an associates degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or have equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489 (b) (2) and have at last 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both in high complexity testing: or have previously qualified as a general supervisor under section 493.1462 on or before February 28, 1992 with exceptions as stated in 42CFR493.1461 (3) (ii). 3.On or before September 1, 1992, have served as a general supervisor of high complexity testing and as of April 24, 1995 met the WHAT WE defined by CLIA 493.1461(4). Be qualified as a technician with a high school diploma and successful completion of a HHS or approved military clinical lab training program, plus have 2 additional years of lab training or experience, or both, in high complexity, testing either before or after completing the training program. On or before September 1, 1992, have served as a general supervisor of high complexity testing and met the defined by CLIA 493.1461 (5). Be qualified as a technician with high school diploma and serving as technical supervisor for high complexity testing on or before 9/1/02. This individual must also have 10 years of lab training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing, including at least 6 years of supervisory experience between 9/1/82 and 9/1/92. 5. Qualifies as a general supervisor before February 28, 1992 under CLIA 493.1462. 6. Successfully achieved a satisfactory grade in a proficiency examination approved by the HHS (HEW exam). Other Experience Required: A. Training and relevant experience in high complexity testing of Immunology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology. At least four (4) years relevant experience in a high complexity laboratory setting is also required. B. When supervising the technical operations of the transfusion service the person must have education or experience equivalent to an MT (ASCP) and at least 4 years experience, one of which is in transfusion medicine, under a qualified laboratory director.