Hematology Supervisor - Pathology

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 50,971 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Laboratory Lead to oversee the Clinical Laboratory operations during the day shift. The role involves supervising sections, ensuring accuracy of results, and driving quality and compliance across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related areas.

The ideal candidate holds ASCP certification (preferred), a minimum of 5 years of lab experience, and a current state license where required.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, supervising daily operations of the section(s).
• Provides consultative services to the medical staff as Technical Consultant.
• Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital initiatives.
• Is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
• Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations timely.
• Ensures accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
• Develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals.
• Reviews quality control performance and documents corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Identifies problems affecting test performance and notifies leadership if needed.
• Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures with independent judgment in multiple disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Overview

Department: Pathology

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations.

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.

CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school.

The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org .

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities. This individual:

• 1) functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s),
• 2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant,
• 3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives,
• 4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s),
• 5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program,
• 6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements,
• 7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner,
• 8) ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
• 9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals,
• 10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications,
• 11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director,
• 12) performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory,
• 13) ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance - daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed,
• 14) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
• 15) ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies,
• 16) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures,
• 17) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
• 18) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
• 19) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1461).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.56 to $52.95. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf