Licensed Laboratory Supervisor, Full Time

Supervisor of Laboratory Services

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), in Chipley, FL, is seeking a Full Time experienced, energetic, strong and dedicated Supervisor of Laboratory Services who will be responsible for the planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Laboratory Department.

At NFCH, our strength lies in our promise of “Your Health…Our Mission”, where we get to know our patients and residence, care for them, and ease their way. Working at our organization means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. Join our team of passionate caregivers and make Northwest Florida Community Hospital your new home.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Work with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Make daily rounds in Laboratory to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.
• Secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• Initiate and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementation.
• Prepare department budgets for personnel, operating expenses and capital equipment.
• Responsible for the fiscal operation of the department.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administration.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain standards of performance and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnel.
• Direct and participate in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes.
• Coordinate the department’s in-service training.
• Communicate administrative directive to department personnel
• Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.
• Initiate, interpret and enforce Laboratory Services procedures and maintain and interpret hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend and participates in hospital committees, as appropriate.
• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for providing 24/7 functionality of Laboratory Services.
• Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values; adheres to all hospital policies and procedures; commits to the Standards of Conduct; maintains professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Maintains current registration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology and/or equivalent accrediting agency.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
• Previous experience in the management of clinical laboratory of an acute care hospital.
• Must have experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Follow all established Federal, State and Local rules, regulations and guidelines.
  
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and boast an enjoyable, team oriented working environment that offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a voluntary match 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Perks for our team:
  
  
  

401K with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

FREE Services with NFCH Providers

A generous PTO plan

Competitive pay

Health and Wellness Discounts

• Details outlining program specifics are available upon request
  
  
  

So if you want to join a team that values your hard work, look no further than Northwest Florida Community Hospital!

How to apply:

• Apply on our website: www.nfch.org/careers
  
  
  

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• Apply through Indeed:
  
  
  

Please Apply With Your Resume And Salary Requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on years of experience

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Hospital

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years in a laboratory leadership position (preferred)

License/Certification Requirements:

American Society for Clinical Pathology and/or equivalent accrediting agency

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Work Remotely: No

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job require-ments. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, to include undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and that failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove the applicant from consideration for employment for one year.