Assistant Laboratory Supervisor - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Assistant Supervisor Laboratory

Location: Hollywood, Florida

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

Job Description

The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice. The Assistant Supervisor may perform administrative and supervisory responsibilities of the laboratory section assuming additional technical or non-technical responsibilities as needed. 5 days/week. - Rotating every other weekend

Responsibilities

Assists or provides monitoring and coaching of team members and provides input in the evaluation of team members performance. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. May assess competency of team members. Assists the Supervisor and/or Manager with writing and reviewing of policies and procedures. Reviews and troubleshoots quality control and equipment issues. Observes and instructs student technologists and new or current employees. Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner. Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols. May provide supervision of a laboratory section. May perform method validations and ongoing method assessments. Effectively communicates with nursing and medical staff. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory, departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB, METHOD PERFORMANCE VALIDATION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program (Required) Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%