Laboratory Supervisor - Lancaster, United States - ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

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Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Laboratory Director and the Laboratory Medical Director, the Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for all areas of assigned departments.

Duties include technical support of assigned area, personnel functions such as interviewing, evaluations, competency, counseling and disciplinary actions, and orientation and training of new employees.

In addition, the Laboratory Supervisor assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Director and the Assistant Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General
Fulfills all essential duty requirements of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist as needed
Technical
Evaluates Quality Control data and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
Provides technical support for Phlebotomists, Technicians and Clinical Laboratory Scientists
Coordinates/provides technical training/orientation for Medical Laboratory Technicians, Department Technicians and Clinical Laboratory Scientists as needed
Coordinates and assures compliance with competency testing as related to department responsibilities

Nontechnical

Administrative
Performs personnel functions including interviewing, counseling, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Communicates with laboratory staff, nursing staff, and physicians concerning any deviations regarding testing and reporting of results
Takes sick calls and assists in replacement of staff when necessary
Attends required meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Director

Non-Essential Duties:

Transports specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locations
Adds support to other Laboratory staff as needed during high volume, emergency, or short staffed situations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Knowledge of specimen and testing requirements
Knowledge of safe handling of biological specimens
Knowledge to recognize deviations from normal standards
Knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures that support the provision of service
Demonstrated knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and proficiency in required area

Skills

Skill needed for accuracy and precision in testing
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Skills in effective oral and written communication

Abilities

Ability to learn requirements of operation for different types of instrumentation
Ability to recognize instrument malfunction and take appropriate action
Ability to operate Hospital and Laboratory information systems
Ability to exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public and peers
Ability to effectively supervise and develop subordinates.

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Compassion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ethics & Values

Integrity & Trust

Management Competencies:
All AVH management (Supervisor, Manager, and Assistant Director) will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Conflict Management

Problem Solving

Timely Decision Making

Process Management

Fairness to Direct Reports

Hiring & Staffing

Developing Direct Reports

Education and Experience:

Education

Bachelor's degree that will satisfy the requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

Experience

Minimum of three years of general clinical laboratory experience is required
Some supervisory experience is preferred
Minimum of one year experience at an acute care hospital is desirable

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital