What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Supervisor position at Speare Memorial Hospital?
Laboratory Supervisor
Are you a motivated, detail-oriented team player with a passion for healthcare? Join our team as a Laboratory Supervisor and play a pivotal role in helping maintain efficient, effective, and safe operations in the laboratory.
About Speare Memorial Hospital
Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.
Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.
Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.
Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
What You’ll Do:
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Perform the tasks required of a Medical Technician (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
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Assist in the management and oversight of operations in the laboratory
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Maintain laboratory statistical processes, quality metrics, and maintain a neat and accurate records system
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Support laboratory director with projects, workflow process improvements, and other duties as assigned
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Resolve day to day operational problems related to systems operation, personnel, customer, and equipment performance
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Be responsible for maintaining up to date procedure manuals and documentation required for regulatory and accrediting organizations
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Review and evaluate test data and quality control generated within assigned area of responsibility for technical accuracy, standard operating procedures, and test method compliance. Responsible for the signatory approval of monthly quality control and maintenance records
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Prioritize overall activities of daily lab operations to meet departmental goals, assign/delegate work to staff, and participate in special emergencies and requests
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Establishes work schedules to ensure workflow is controlled, meets the needs of the department, and ensures delivery of quality service
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Mentor and train newly hired laboratory technicians, conduct daily staff meetings, and meet with laboratory personnel for frequent performance discussions and annual performance appraisals
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
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Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLT; or BS degree in Medical Technology from an accredited program with successful completion of registration exam
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At least 5 years of experience in a hospital laboratory
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Successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLT
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Possess excellent analytical skills, be able to work under pressure, detail-oriented and organized
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Must have good manual dexterity and good color vision
Preferred:
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BS in Medical Technology
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Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital lab or clinical setting
Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?
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Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
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Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
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Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
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Comprehensive Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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Health, dental and vision insurance
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Health savings accounts with employer contributions
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403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions
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Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program
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Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs
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Employee recognition and appreciation programs
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Generous Earned Time accrual
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Life insurance
Our Commitment
Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.
Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.