Phlebotomy Lab Supervisor FT Days Princeton

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Section Supervisor to lead daily operations in a busy laboratory environment. This role focuses on supervising staff, ensuring quality control, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory management and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Join a team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and making a difference in the community. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for laboratory science, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved medical laboratory technology school.
• Five years of laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and staff in the laboratory section.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and service guarantees.
• Train team members and manage human resources functions.

Skills

Laboratory Operations Management

Quality Control

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Science

Graduate from Approved School of Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.

A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life.

We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

Position Summary The Laboratory Section Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and participating in all aspects of daily operations in assigned section.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides daily supervision of personnel and reporting of tests.
• Monitors workflow, evaluates compliance with service guarantees and quality control requirements.
• Works cooperatively with all customers and responds effectively to meet or exceed the customer’s needs.
• Monitors customer service satisfaction and addresses issues in a timely manner.
• Orients and trains team members in department.
• Completes performance competency evaluations, coaching plans.
• Recognizes and provides positive feedback and reward for performance and addresses disciplinary actions for all team members of an assigned section.
• Schedules staff to meet workload requirements while minimizing expense.
• Expected to assume bench responsibilities as needed and regularly scheduled to perform testing to maintain proficiency.
• Performs and reports routine and special laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure high-quality results within timeframes.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Monitors test analysis to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance and takes corrective action as required.
• Evaluates team competency, monitors test results, worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing, and maintenance logs.
• Responsible for evaluating new test methodologies and instrumentation, making recommendations to the laboratory manager.
• Implements new test methods and procedures under the direction of the laboratory manager and medical director.
• Supports the manager in maintaining the operational budget within budgetary constraints.
• Orders operating supplies, monitors inventory control, productivity, and testing utilization.
• Develops and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures for test performance, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Monitors workflow and delegates responsibilities to team members.
• Communicates regularly with the Manager on daily operations.
• Manages human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching, and performance counseling.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance in accordance with policies and standards.
• Ensures compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Understands the roles of all laboratory areas and can fulfill team leader responsibilities across departments as needed.
• Participates actively in the laboratory’s quality improvement programs.
• Enforces safety and infection control practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital information.
• Supports consistency and standardization across laboratory sites.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technology or appropriate training facility. Bachelor’s degree in a related science field. Completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current supervisor license and medical technologist license required for the area of responsibility.

Experience

Five (5) years of laboratory experience.