Laboratory Supervisor - Clinical Laboratory - Full Time/Evenings - Req#1996758088

The position is 5 days per week.
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 Non-technical - 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 how lab results apply and affect the care and treatment of patients 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 co-workers, 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 and department policies and procedures Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education Display a willingness to work as a team player Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Corporate Compliance rules and regulations, complies with duty to report behavior standard, demonstrates understanding of purpose for Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue Physical Requirements: Able to perform duties in a normal hospital clinical laboratory environment Job requires handling of biological specimens A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
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 Required Licensure and/or Certifications: Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health