Supv Laboratory Supt Svcs

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Overview

Supervisor Laboratory Support Services General Laboratory

Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Variable Shifts

Rotating weekends and holidays

Methodist Medical Center Overview:

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms severely damaged knee hip and shoulder joints sudden heart failure and non-healing wounds.

283 licensed beds
25 ICU beds
12 intermediate care beds
38 emergency suites
2 cath labs
8 LDRP suites
Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
Over 800 employees

Position Summary:

Direct supervision of phlebotomy and specimen processing functions and staff.

Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the functions of assigned sections to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
Assures integrity of patient specimens quality control equipment performance and maintenance.
Monitors section functions; prepares related reports and charts.
Designs training programs for assigned sections. Conducts training in phlebotomy and specimen processing functions.
Directly supervises laboratory staff in assigned sections.
Consults regularly with the assistant director and/or manager of the day as appropriate.
Communicates effectively with testing personnel as required.
Submits recommendations for capital budget and staffing levels to the assistant director.
Prepares procedures for assigned sections. Maintains section procedure manuals.
Maintains adequate supplies for assigned sections. Monitors inventory levels.
Assists in the orientation of new employees in the department.
Collects/processes specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
Monitors safety and infection control aspects for assigned sections.
Monitors morgue supplies and cleanliness. Informs appropriate MMC department of supply and cleaning needs. Reports problems to the pathologist on call.
Performs departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods at times under stress. Maintains adaptability flexibility initiative persistence and efficiency of time management and action.
Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Provides safe efficient competent care to population assigned. Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards.
Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required with course work to include English typing filing and general office etiquette.

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of phlebotomy and specimen processing experience is required.

Licensure Requirement:

None

OverviewSupervisor Laboratory Support Services General LaboratoryFull Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Variable ShiftsRotating weekends and holidaysMethodist Medical Center Overview:With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care Methodist Medical Center w...