Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL

The Iowa River LandingPathology Departmentis seeking a100% Supervisor Medical Laboratory Scientist; IRL is an offsite clinic for University of Iowa HealthCare located in Coralville Iowa.

This role performs supervisory functions for staff within the lab at Iowa River Landing (IRL) and for Phlebotomy supervisor at IRL. Collaborates with the Director ofClinical Functions to facilitate quality patient oriented and efficient operations of the clinical laboratory and of phlebotomy services at IRL. Performs clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis prevention or treatment of disease. Many of the procedures involve numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. This position will have responsibility for leading other laboratory professionals and the phlebotomy supervisor. This position will require frequent interaction and consultation with other members of the IRL management team and with leadership staff in the Department of Pathology.

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

University of Iowa Health CareIowa River Landing offers the worldclass academiclevel medicine you expect from UI Hospitals and Clinics in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health CareIowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly compassionate efficient way.

Job Relationships:

Administrative supervision is received from the Director Clinical Services IRL. Functional and technical supervision for laboratory operations is received from the Lab Managers in the Core Laboratories and by the Operations Manager in Pathology and by the Medical Director of the Laboratory. Functional supervision is exercised over professional technical and student employees in the IRL lab and the IRL phlebotomy supervisor.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical and research specimens.
• Serve as the technical expert for patient test result interpretation specific tasks work processes and procedures performed in a unit/shift.
• Communicate and disseminate general information and policy or procedure changes to unit/shift personnel.
• Plan prioritize and direct work activities in the designated unit/shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
• Investigate and resolve problems concerning patient testing and procedures.
• Assist with interviewing and selecting new staff.
• Provide leadership for disciplinespecific work groups.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation.
• Monitor equipment performance diagnose instrument problems/malfunctions and make repairs or initiate service requests.
• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Conduct monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of employee performance; work collaboratively with the IRL HR manager to address employee performance concerns.
• Monitor quality control quality assurance and proficiency testing; implement corrective actions for effective testing.
• Coordinate and participate in continuing education activities and events.
• Coach and mentor staff members to facilitate professional development.
• Monitor employee compliance with approved regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Assist in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the laboratory as directed by the Clinical Practice Administrator.
• Develop implement and evaluate training programs for assigned staff.
• Assist with the development of competency assessment tools.
• Conduct competency assessment for staff as required.
• Collaborate with other IRL and UIHC departmental committees vendors and external health care professionals.
• Participate in the review revision and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation of work processes to enhance operational efficiencies increase productivity and decrease costs.
• Provide oversight of inventory and supply management.
• Conduct research and development activities.
• Assist in the gathering of information for Director Clinical Functions and Laboratory Manager Pathology in preparation of the budget.
• Assist with informatics activities in assigned work areas.
• Demonstrate professional development.
• Process employee time records according to university guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.

Percent of Time:100%

Schedule: 40 hours/week will be accomplished Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm with rotating Saturdays.

Rotations: Saturday and holiday rotation.

Location:Iowa River Landing Coralville Iowa

Pay Plan: 5A

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information click here.

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