Supervisor II, Laboratory (Lab)

About the role

The Supervisor II, Laboratory (Lab) (Auto Chemistry) is responsible for supervision over multiple functions which may include: oversight of laboratory testing for core lab, monitoring the workflow from sample processing to departmental workflow through results reporting, and may provide for day-to-day guidance on teammate performance. This position evaluates and monitors compliance with service guarantees and specimen quality requirements. Position ensures adherence to corporate standard policies and procedures related to job performance, customer interactions, teammate relations, and information confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction, communication, and oversight to teammates regarding workflow of departmental tasks or assignments to ensure effective implementation and performance
• Evaluates and monitors compliance with service guarantees and specimen quality requirements
• Serves as a resource to teammates, providing oversight and support to training and competency program
• Maintains teammates’ records to include written performance evaluation of staff records kept in compliance with DaVita policy and any applicable laws, including but not limited to: Evaluation, recording and processing teammate reviews and compensation according to company policy.
• Monitors work flow and delegates responsibilities to team members
• Establishes staffing plans to promote the most effective use of all teammates
• Resolves operational as well as quality issues related to workload
• Maintains an active role in the laboratory’s quality improvement program (incident reports, CAP surveys, turnaround time, service guarantees, state requirements), safety policies, and ensure levels of compliance of established laboratory outcome standards are met
• Collaborates with other leaders to develop and implement section specific Standard Operating Procedures, training programs, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-8 years experience as an Medical Technologist/Supervisor
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biological sciences or related field
• FL Supervisors license in Chemistry Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency (i.e. ASCP, AMT)

Qualifications

This position is a licensed technical supervisor and may work a designated shift; day/evening/night. This position reports to the Manager, Laboratory (Lab).

Skills

Knowledge, understanding, implementation, following, and communication of DaVita’s employment policies and procedures; awards and other opportunities within company; fostering a positive work environment; assisting in teammate development (PDRs, coaching, mentoring, DaVita training, outside training); collaborating with direct reports to create professional development goals; managing teammates employment activity such as hiring, promoting, job performance, evaluations, and disciplinary actions with appropriate approvals as required; maintaining teammates’ records to include written performance evaluation of staff records kept in compliance with DaVita policy and any applicable laws, including but not limited to: Evaluation, recording and processing teammate reviews and compensation according to company policy. Teammate timecard review and time off approval; performing competency evaluations and periodic performance reviews as required; resolving operational as well as quality issues related to workload; ensuring coverage during teammates absences; covering the work benches as needed; maintaining an active role in the laboratory’s quality improvement program (incident reports, CAP surveys, turnaround time, service guarantees, state requirements), safety policies, and ensuring levels of compliance of established laboratory outcome standards are met; collaborating with other leaders to develop and implement section specific Standard Operating Procedures, training programs, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.