Chemistry Supervisor

970 Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc; Laurinburg (NC); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Paid parental leave

On-site childcare

Flexible scheduling

Exclusive savings programs

Résumé du poste

Scotland Memorial Hospital is seeking a Department Supervisor for the Lab. The role requires current MLS/MT/MLT certification and extensive experience in bacteriology, testing platforms, and quality programs.

You will supervise the section, manage equipment and inventory, and lead staff development while ensuring compliance with CAP and hospital standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current certification as MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), or MLT(ASCP) OR eligible for certification within 9 months of taking position.
• Experience in bacteriology, plating, biochemical testing for pathogen identification.
• Proven ability to supervise a laboratory section and manage staff.

Responsabilités

• Proficient in area of specialty and perform duties in other lab departments as assigned.
• Keep current technical information and suggest improvements to tests/menu and equipment.
• Responsible for equipment management, QC schedules, and instrument performance.
• Ensure adequate reagent supply and economical use per specifications.
• Manage inventory and ensure resources for staff within the section.
• Maintain a clean, organized section; support professional development.
• Lead meetings, stay current with trends, and communicate clearly with staff.
• Research and recommend testing platforms for section implementation.
• Collaborate with Lab Manager/Director to inform on problems and updates.
• Organize work, exercise independent judgment, and ensure policies are up-to-date.
• Assist in training staff, students, and hospital visitors.
• Perform or delegate proficiency testing and follow-up on deficiencies.
• Identify and correct all quality-related problems and drive improvement.
• Maintain Performance Improvement program and document competency.
• Model professional behavior and The Scotland Way principles.
• Monitor costs and assist in budget reporting and compliance plans.
• Provide monthly reports to Laboratory Director and maintain QA docs.
• Direct and supervise section staff and ensure safe operations.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient communication

Outils

Epic Beaker

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Office 365

Medialab Labce Platform

Description du poste

Department Information

Department: Scotland Memorial Hospital - Lab Status: Full time Shift: 1st (United States of America) Schedule Details/Additional Information: Experience (Experience And/Or Training) Minimum Requirement: 1 Year Of Full-Time Experience In Associated Lab Or Lab Section And 2-3 Years Of Full-Time Experience In A Clinical Lab Or 5 Years Of Experience In A Hospital Laboratory Preferred At Hire: Current Full Time Work Experience In Associated Lab Section Where Technical Supervision Will Take Place

Certification / Licensure

Minimum Requirements: Current certification as MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), or MLT(ASCP) OR eligible for certification within 9 months of taking position

Equipment / Bacteriology Knowledge

Current Knowledge Of Bacteriology And Plate Reading, Including Performance Of Biochemical Testing For Pathogen Identification. Preferred At Hire: Na

Computer Skills

Hardware & Software Minimum Requirement: Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, And Powerpoint) And Windows-Based System And Epic Beaker; Working Knowledge Of Various Cloud-Based Computing And Information Management Applications Such As Office 365; Knowledge And Practical Application Of Informatics, Dashboards, And Statistical Computing Programs. Preferred At Hire: Extensive Knowledge Of The Following Software Products: Epic Beaker, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, And Powerpoint. Current Application Of Medialab Labce Platform, Various Web 2.0 Digital Office 365 Applications, Including Forms, Teams, One Drive, Planner, And Onenote

Other Skills And Competencies

Minimum Requirement: Demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal. Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving Are Required To Be Successful. Organizational Skills Are A Must. Fosters A Teamwork Environment. Must Be Able To Communicate With Patients, Customers, Other Departments, And Staff In An Articulate Manner. Excellent Critical Thinking Skills. Must Commit To Continuous Quality Improvement And Employee Ongoing Education. Preferred At Hire: Documented Work Experience As Section Leader, Department Supervisor, Or Laboratory Coordinator And Recent Evidence Of Successful Completion Of Implementation Processes Requiring Project Management Skills. Previous Experience With Lab Renovation And Performance Improvement Initiatives.

Job Description: Department Supervisor

1. Is expected to be proficient in their area of specialty and should also be able to perform duties in other Laboratory Departments as assigned.
2. Is expected to keep abreast of current technical information and make suggestions for improvement/updates to tests menu and existing equipment.
3. Is the primary person responsible for equipment in their department. Responsibilities include: defining quality control & maintenance schedules, ensuring instrument performance through immediate & effective follow up/documentation of issues & resolutions.
4. Assures an adequate supply of instrument reagent is always on hand & that supplies are used economically & in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
5. Manages effective inventory control, ensuring ample resources are readily available for all staff working within the section.
6. Maintains a clean, organized section, specifically designed to be lean.
7. Works with the Lab Manager to create professional development opportunities for testing personnel.
8. Stays abreast of new and emerging trends in the profession.
9. Conducts section meetings/huddles as needed.
10. Communicates information in an inclusive and clear manner, ensuring all staff are aware of critical information.
11. Research and recommends appropriate testing platforms for section implementation.
12. Works closely with the Lab Manager and Laboratory Director to keep them informed of problems and updates.
13. Exhibits ability to organize and plan work, as well as the ability to make decisions with independent judgment.
14. Ensures all section procedures & department policies are in order & kept up-to-date.
15. Aids with in-service and training of new and current employees, student, and hospital visitors, as requested.
16. Performs or delegates all proficiency testing and follow up on any identified deficiencies.
17. Identifies and corrects all quality related problems.
18. Maintains an active and effective Performance Improvement program that isolates, identifies, and resolves problems.
19. Evaluates and documents competency of personnel working in their department.
20. Models excellence in work ethic and professional behavior, exhibiting pillars of The Scotland Way.
21. Is aware of current costs to run their department and is able to competently respond to responsibility reports and assist in preparing budgets.
22. Maintains knowledge of Corporate and Laboratory Compliance Plans and adheres to compliance intent.
23. Provides a monthly report on Section to Laboratory Director (to include but not limited to: cost variations, quality issues, performance improvement suggestions, problems and resolutions).
24. Manages and maintains all quality assurance program documentation, providing metrics to lab leadership and Administration as directed.
25. Manages and maintains all proficiency testing documentation relevant to the section.
26. Directs and supervises employees within the section, seeking guidance from lab leadership as needed.
27. Age Specific Competency: Staff member will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care to these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/infant 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics 1 - 12 years; Adolescence 13 - 17 years; Young adult/adult 18 - 64 years; Adult/middle-age 65 - 79 years; Geriatric 80+ years.
28. Works with Laboratory leadership and pathologist to ensure assigned laboratory section adheres to College of American Pathologists standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Possesses basic knowledge and operation of the following office software programs: Excel PowerPoint Word Office 365, including CoPilot and Outlook Careers At Scotland Health Care System

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Competitive compensation

Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare

Flexible scheduling

Exclusive savings programs

Company Culture

We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation.

Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises.

Our Beliefs About Our Future

To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.