Laboratory Supervisor - Cytogenetics

At DMC University Laboratories, Inc, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

About the Role

Under limited supervision, directs and supervises assigned personnel and daily activities of the laboratory section to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations. Responsible for overall management of the section, including recommendations on hiring, counseling, and disciplinary actions of staff. Maintains statistical information related to the section. Develops and monitors financial budgets, as well as quality assurance monitors to assess section performance and ensures established targets are achieved. Assists in the development and enforcement of practices to meet all operational and regulatory laws and standards, including HIPAA. Participates in process improvement initiatives. Responsible for training, new employee orientation, competency assessment, and evaluation of staff.

Supports the standards set forth in the DMC's Code of Conduct by creating an atmosphere of commitment to legal and ethical standards, and as directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, JCAHO requirements, and DMC policies and procedures. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise assigned personnel and daily laboratory activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage hiring, counseling, and disciplinary actions for staff.
• Maintain statistical information and monitor section performance.
• Develop and monitor financial budgets and quality assurance measures.
• Assist in developing and enforcing practices to meet regulatory standards, including HIPAA.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee training, new employee orientation, competency assessment, and staff evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, JCAHO requirements, and DMC policies.
• Implement audit recommendations and support diversity objectives for suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science, or a Canadian degree in a clinical discipline with completion of an accredited Canadian technologist program.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible laboratory experience or two to four years of supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Registered as a Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist, National Certifying Agency, or equivalent.

Skills

• Analytical ability to define procedures, oversee methods, and apply sound judgment in decision-making.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholders, including conflict resolution and diplomacy.
• Leadership skills, including coaching, teaching, and inspiring confidence in others.
• Technical knowledge of laboratory operations and processes.
• Proficiency in computer applications, particularly word processing and spreadsheets.
• Understanding and application of process improvement concepts.

Benefits

At Tenet Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes health, professional development, and work-life balance, including:

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

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

About the Facility

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Established in 1993, DMCUL includes Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and a full-service outreach infrastructure with patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system, and billing department.

The DMCUL service area covers Southeast Michigan and features:

• A test menu of over 1,000 tests, including high-end specialty tests.
• Less than 1% of tests sent to outside reference laboratories.
• Provision of reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out-of-state facilities.

Location: Detroit, Michigan | Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift