Lab Supervisor

About the role

Supervises the day-to-day operations of general, clinical laboratory area, moderately complex labs in Health Plazas. Works to standardize equipment, procedures and supplies across MercyOne NorthEast Iowa. Oversees the work of staff in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions of Medical Laboratory Technician
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of department
• Develops and updates staff schedules
• Coordinates daily staffing according to budget and patient volumes
• Retains records for designated length of time
• Maintains reference lab interfaces and QC/QI databases
• Responds to customer complaints within 24-48 hours
• Follows up on occurrence reports and takes immediate action to events of major consequences
• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Technician or related field
• Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements and assists with/coordinates the preparation for inspections by various regulatory agencies
• Understands and addresses impact of changes on other applications
• Calculates laboratory costs for TSI
• Provides input, facilitates changes, and maintains LIS for area of responsibility
• Tests overlays/upgrades to system
• Develops, implements and monitors a Quality Improvement Plan that is reviewed and revised annually or as needed for CQI

Skills

• Adapts current operations to the changing needs of consumers, families, physicians, colleagues and the community
• Works cooperatively with physicians, volunteers, employees and other MercyOne personnel
• Communicates to staff all relevant information; holds periodic communication meetings and ensures records are kept
• Models cultural beliefs

Benefits

• Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program
• Standards of Conduct

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A