Laboratory Supervisor

Overview

Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Supervises the daily operations of department, supervises staff, assists in selection of personnel for hire, performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination. Advanced responsibilities include, but are not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; and regulatory compliance. Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or another accreditation. Demonstrates subject matter expertise in core laboratory, blood bank, microbiology, or other specialty department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the daily operations of department, supervises staff, assists in selection of personnel for hire, performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination.
• Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or another accreditation. Reviews quality control and patient results
• Performs laboratory testing; performs operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrument and equipment
• Ensures service level agreements are met through implementation of operational efficiencies in work area.
• Completes other duties assigned by laboratory director.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology; OR equivalent such as:
      • military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489; OR
      • have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491.
  • Experience
    • 5 years as medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care facility
      
      
  • License/Certification
    • Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.
    • Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent).
    • Licensure, as required by State law.
• Preferred :
  • Experience
    • 5 years laboratory supervisory experience

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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