SUPERVISOR LAB (PATHOLOGY)

divh2Supervisor Lab (Pathology)/h2pUnder the general direction of the Laboratory Director, coordinates the work performed in their respective section for all hospitals in the health system. Maintains procedure manuals and implements new procedures system wide according to the guidelines of the regulatory agencies. Supervises and participates in the evaluation of technical staff. Resolves equipment and procedure problems with service and technical representatives. Ensures an appropriate inventory of reagents and supplies. Accountable to serve as a technical/laboratory role model and resource in lab section. Supervises the activities of employees in a laboratory section ensuring timely, quality results and reports in compliance with all regulatory agencies and established policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in technological advancements in specific laboratory discipline that may be incorporated into operations of that area. Responsible for the standardization of procedures and cross training of staff across the system./ppEssential Job Responsibilities/pulliAlign department with strategy map and continually work to implement drivers in support of Independence Health Systems mission and vision./liliAct promptly to resolve problems and initiate better ways of doing things by acting as a catalyst for change./liliEstablish and maintain a safe working environment and assure staff complies with safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines./liliEquitably apply policies and procedures by issuing corrective action in a fair and consistent manner./liliAssess customers needs, exceed customer expectations, and consider customers in decision making to improve customer satisfaction./liliAct on most urgent tasks, leverage available resources, review own workload, implement workable systems, and provide clear direction./liliThis position has direct supervisory responsibilities and serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./liliManagement responsibilities include hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management./li/ululliAssists technologists and technicians within the department./liliLead staff, through employee engagement, by assisting manager and system supervisors./liliDemonstrate proficiency in lab information systems./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpCompetency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]/ppRequired Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)/pulliBachelors degree or higher level of education from an accredited MT, MLT or clinical laboratory science program in the field of Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science and Four (4) years of Clinical Laboratory experience/liliZero (0) to Two (2) years supervisory/management experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of functional area./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./li/ululliAbility to apply statistical principles to determine reliability and validity of test, normal curves and analysis of variance in correlation techniques./liliInterprets an extensive variety of technical diagnoses./li/ululliKnowledge of laboratory regulations and practices/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)/pulliExperience in Healthcare setting./li/ulpLicense, Certification Clearances (please add any additional requirements)/pulliRegistry eligible for MLS (ASCP) at time of hire or obtain within Fifteen (15) months of hire or transfer into the role./liliAmerican Society of clinical Pathologist Specialty Certification or equivalent certification in the discipline that they supervise preferred/liliAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system./li/ulpPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/pulliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between System locations./li/ulpEqual Employment Opportunity/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppDisclaimer/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./ppWork Environment/ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat - x/ppExtreme Cold - x/ppHeights - x/ppConfined Spaces - x/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - x/ppMechanical Hazards - x - x/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - x/ppOperates Vehicle (Company) - x/ppOperates Heavy Equipment - x/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x/ppRotates All Shifts - x - x/pp8 Hours Shifts - x - x/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - x - x/ppOn-Call - x/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - x - x/ppTravel Between Sites - x - x/ppDirect Patient Care - x/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - x/ppEye Protection - x - x/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - x/ppHearing Protection - x/ppHand Protection - x - x/ppFeet, Toe Protection - x/ppBody Protection - x - x/ppLatex Exposure - x - x/ppSolvent Exposure - x/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - x/ppDust (sanding) Exposure - x/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure - x/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - x/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure - x/ppMist Exposure - x/ppWax Stripper (direct use) - x/ppNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x/ppIonizing Radiation Exposure - x/ppLaser Exposure - x/ppPhysical Demands/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppBending (Stooping) - x - x/ppSitting - x - x/ppWalking - x - x/ppClimbing Stairs - x - x/ppClimbing Ladders - x/ppStanding - x - x/ppK/p/div