Lab Supervisor

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement planning and matching

Life insurance plans

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City seeks a LAB SUPERVISOR to plan, manage and oversee sections of the clinical laboratory. The role includes supervising personnel, ensuring quality and efficiency, and coordinating schedules across shifts. Strong leadership and regulatory compliance are essential.

The position requires ASCP certification or equivalent, a bachelor's degree in a related science, and preferred specialty certifications. 3 years' experience in a specialty area is desirable.

Qualifications

• ASCP-certified or equivalent certification required or preferred for leadership.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology.
• Specialty certification for the lab section is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a laboratory specialty area preferred.
• Strong human relations, communications and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, orients and mentors department colleagues.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates work for adequate coverage and efficiency.
• Ensures accurate and timely testing per regulatory standards.
• Maintains QC and proficiency testing programs and resolves issues.
• Develops and maintains procedure manuals per regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with pathologists, managers and clinicians to ensure quality.
• Ensures compliance before, during and after regulatory inspections.
• Monitors staff performance, budgeting and resource needs.

Skills

ASCP certification

Laboratory management

Clinical laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related

Specialty certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: LAB SUPERVISOR BAKER CITY MEDICAL CENTER

General Summary

Plans, manages, coordinates and supervises the activities of a section (s) of the clinical laboratory, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Service, Microbiology, Histology/Cytology, POCT, Phlebotomy, Processing, Laboratory Information and School(s) of Medical Technology including all shifts and hours. Has responsibility for quality and quantity of work, procedures, methods, costs, and personnel of the sections.

Experience Required

• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required, or certification as a Histotechnologist or Cytotecnologist by a recognized agency preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Health Related Science field required.
• Specialty certification for the specific laboratory section (s) preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a specialty area (s) preferred.
• Must have experience in human relations, communications and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Hires, trains, orients, and promotes teamwork and mentors department colleagues.
• Be a part of the med tech team supporting the lab's clinical needs.
• Plans, prepares and coordinates work schedules to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of team to maintain high department productivity.
• Effectively prioritizes work within the assigned department to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Plans, develops, prepares and maintains assigned procedure manuals according to regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that department or shift personnel provide accurate and timely testing results in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Ensures that QC testing and proficiency testing is performed, recorded and evaluated according to established guidelines and that out-of-control results are resolved in a timely manner.
• Develops and/or maintains a quality assurance program that meets all the requirements of applicable accrediting agencies.
• Effectively communicates and works cooperatively with pathologists, laboratory manager, co-workers, nurses, clinicians and the units to ensure the quality of the laboratory testing and optimum performance of department.
• Effectively communicates and works cooperatively with nursing units and physician offices, the laboratory operations director, and the laboratory medical director to evaluate requests for new tests.
• Maintains department in accordance with regulatory requirements before, during and after all regulatory inspections.
• Performs and monitors performance evaluations and competency levels of appropriate staff other supervisory duties including, but not limited to, performance evaluations and mentoring, motivating, counseling and terminating employees.
• Responsible for monitoring and ordering supplies for department.
• Monitiors patient satisfaction with emphasis on continual improvement of the laboratory experience which includes quality, accuracy, billing and timeliness of services.
• Ability to interact on a daily basis with laboratory clerical staff, other department staff, outside billing and insurance agencies, coroners, funeral home personnel, department coordinators, department director, medical staff and physician office staff.
• Assists manager to determine department needs and allocate all resources within budget.
• Maintain department employee records at JCAHO and CAP standards.

Benefits

Highlights and Benefits When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients.

We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.

Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• market-competitive pay
• generous PTO
• multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one
• retirement planning and matching
• college savings plans for your family
• multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop
• Employee Assistance Programs
• tuition reimbursement
• educational opportunities to help you learn and grow

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Company Information

The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Best Large Employer, Forbes Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health. The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II) Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

We are proud to be part of a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.