Laboratory Supervisor, UofL Hospital, Microbiology, 8a-4:30p

Job Description

The Laboratory Supervisor position provides technical leadership for the department supervised. Key responsibilities include test development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, workflow coordination, department training and orientation, supervision of the technical and non-technical employees, and interaction with vendors. The position also maintains laboratory standards with accrediting bodies such as AABB, CAP, CDC, CLIA, FACHT, FDA, JCAHO, and HCFA.

Essential Functions

• Completes and submits all Evaluations to the Laboratory Manager (includes Initial competency and skills assessment/validation)
• Performs direct observation and ensures competency for all department staff
• Maintains staffing for call-ins or other unusual circumstances
• Maintains an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department
• Evaluates new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical Director of the department
• Makes recommendation to the Manager for hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Makes suggestions for improvements of procedures and workflow
• Communicates to staff consistently. Holds section huddles daily
• Serves in a problem solving role for the department
• Affords support to the orientation of new department employees

Shift Requirements

• Shift Length (in hours): 8
• # Shifts/Week: 5
• Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often

Education & Experience

• MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(HEW), qualified as a technologist under CLIA rules, or equivalent (required)
• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree required to meet CLIA rules (required)
• Four (4) years of hospital laboratory experience in department supervising (required)
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
• Previous experience with automated equipment in department supervising (preferred)

Certification

• MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(HEW) (required)
• Specialty certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (SBB,SC,SH,SM, SCYM, SMB) (preferred)

Reasoning & Communication

• Strong Customer service skills
• Superior Organization skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Able to prioritize work duties
• Skilled at remaining calm during periods of stress

Computer Skills

• Computer literate
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Cerner EHR required

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation

• Lives the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrates these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care
• Honors and cares for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensures the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Works together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improves continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Sets new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Uses our resources wisely
• Understands how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health