Laboratory Supervisor

About the role

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The Lab Supervisor is responsible for the efficient operation of a moderate or high complexity laboratory facility, ensures accurate and timely testing procedures, assures compliance with applicable regulations regarding laboratory operations, participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow, and supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory.
• Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed.
• Supervises laboratory personnel.
• Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performance.
• Trains or assigns training of lab personnel.
• Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation.
• Schedules laboratory personnel.
• Directly supervises day to day testing and reporting.
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures.
• Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performance.
• Selects, evaluates, and validates all test methods.
• Writes new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual.
• Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations and other safety regulations. Enforces safety standards.
• Maintains employee health records when mandated.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Evaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness.
• Performs cost analysis on major equipment purchases.
• Analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis.
• Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Assists management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts.
• Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science field; Bachelors degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required.
• Current state licensure if required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on retailers
• Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) — discretionary awards that typically vest over a three-year period, tied to individual performance and operational success, reviewed during annual compensation review, subject to continued employment and LTIP document terms

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; no weekends, call, or major holidays.

Physical Demands

Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.