Lab Supervisor

Lab Supervisor

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

General Summary:

Plans, manages, coordinates and supervises the activities of the phlebotomy department. Has responsibility for quality and quantity of work, procedures, methods, costs, and personnel of the sections.

Requirements:

• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) required, or certification as a Histotechnologist or Cytotecnologist by a recognized agency preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Health Related Science field required
• Specialty certification for the specific laboratory section(s) preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a specialty area(s) preferred.
• Must have experience in human relations, communications and management skills

What You Will Do:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Hires, trains, orients, and promotes teamwork and mentors department colleagues.
• Plans, prepares and coordinates work schedules to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of team to maintain high department productivity.
• Effectively prioritizes work within the assigned department to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Plans, develops, prepares and maintains assigned procedure manuals according to regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that department or shift personnel provide accurate and timely testing results in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Ensures that QC testing and proficiency testing is performed, recorded and evaluated according to established guidelines and that out-of-control results are resolved in a timely manner.
• Develops and/or maintains a quality assurance program that meets all the requirements of applicable accrediting agencies.
• Effectively communicates and works cooperatively with pathologists, laboratory manager, co-workers, nurses, clinicians and the units to ensure the quality of the laboratory testing and optimum performance of department.
• Effectively communicates and works cooperatively with nursing units and physician offices, the laboratory operations director, and the laboratory medical director to evaluate requests for new tests.
• Maintains department in accordance to regulatory requirements before, during and after all regulatory inspections.
• Performs and monitors performance evaluations and competency levels of appropriate staff other supervisory duties including, but not limited to, performance evaluations and mentoring, motivating, counseling and terminating employees.
• Responsible for monitoring and ordering supplies for department.
• Monitors patient satisfaction with emphasis on continual improvement of the laboratory experience which includes quality, accuracy, billing and timeliness of services.
• Ability to interact on a daily basis with laboratory clerical staff, other department staff, outside billing and insurance agencies, coroners, funeral home personnel, department coordinators, department director, medical staff and physician office staff.
• Assists manager to determine department needs and allocate all resources within budget.
• Maintain department employee records at JCAHO and CAP standards.
• Must possess human relations, communications, and management skills.
• Collaborate with other service departments as needed to improve patient flow and work processes.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Best Large Employer, Forbes
• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health
• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.