What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Supervisor position at Baylor Scott & White Health?
Shift/Schedule - FT Evenings, Monday-Thursday 1530-0200
Location - BSWH Grapevine
JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor of Lab supervises the routine activities of the laboratory or a laboratory section to ensure that staffing is adequate and that tests are performed, recorded, and reported in a timely manner and in accordance with quality standards. Assists with staff hiring, training, performance evaluations, payroll, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Supervises the work of assigned subordinates engaged in the pre-statistical, data-based, and/or post-statistical phases of testing. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
- Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel. Assist in the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the laboratory, staffing, and scheduling.
- Communicates and escalates staffing issues or other concerns to management in a timely manner.
- Monitors the inventory system to ensure that necessary supplies are available as needed and in the proper quantity.
- Assists with implementing quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Assists with the review of all quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any associated corrective action.
- Assists with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
- Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to make tactical judgments around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
- Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
- Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:
- ASCP-BB
- ASCP C
- ASCP-CG
- ASCP-CT
- ASCP-H
- ASCP-HT
- ASCP-HTL
- ASCP-M
- ASCP-MB
- ASCP-SBB
- ASCP-SC
- ASCP-SH
- ASCP-SM
- CHS-ABHI
- CHT-ABHI
- CLS
- MLS
- MT
- SCT
- SCYM
- SMB.
ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB): .