Laboratory Supervisor Nights

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About the role

Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety. Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, staff performance input, training, and competency evaluations.

Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, documentation, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, disinfection, quality control, and calibration. Participates in laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities.

Completes all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards, participating in proficiency testing and adhering to federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Carries out post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information related to laboratory testing for all age groups. Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests/procedures.

Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices. Leads quality control and quality assurance testing. Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, and documenting orientation and training. Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.

Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste. Assists with Standard Operating Procedures and document control. May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in laboratory performance improvement activities
• Manage quality assessment, technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing, staff performance input, training, and competency evaluations
• Perform pre-analytical activities: equipment maintenance, function checks, documentation, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, disinfection, quality control, and calibration
• Participate in laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities
• Complete tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures and standards
• Carry out post-analytical activities: report results (including highly abnormal results) and provide technical support information
• Interpret complex test results and serve as a resource for complex tests/procedures
• Manage instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Lead quality control and quality assurance testing
• Provide orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students
• Guide technical and support staff, resolve customer service issues, and support education to clinical staff
• Follow safety policies, including PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling
• Assist with Standard Operating Procedures and document control
• Transport hazardous waste (with required training)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR
• Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes:
  • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or
  • At least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or
• Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024
• 1+ year of leadership experience (preferred)
• 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience (required)
• Florida clinical laboratory supervisor license (required)

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full time
• Night shift: Monday-Thursday Nights (7:30pm-6am) 10-hour shifts

Pay

Pay Range: $31.55 - $58.69 per hour

Location

400 Celebration Place, Celebration, Florida, 34747

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.