Laboratory Operations Leader

adventhealth; Florida; On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tarpon Springs, FL is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing procedures and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This full-time role requires leading a team, coordinating quality initiatives, and maintaining documentation.

You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, and participate in performance improvement activities while ensuring high-quality patient results and adherence to corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the assigned department or work area.
• Follows and ensures staff adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Ability to monitor staff productivity and provide coaching feedback to increase quality and productivity standards.
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, rules, and guidelines (DNV, CLIA, OSHA, CAP, etc.), and the Compliance Plan.
• A high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in analytical testing in licensed specialties.
• Ability to apply accurately learned computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature, independent professional judgment and leadership of the team and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, productive, and cohesive teams and appropriate peer relationships to facilitate organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, documenting the process appropriately.
• Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety.
• Manages budgeting, department metrics, goals, quality initiatives, strategic initiatives, inventory expenses, and labor productivity.
• Oversees staff scheduling, ensuring it aligns with workload and eliminating unnecessary overtime.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting body standards.
• Assesses competencies according to regulations and leads quality control and assurance testing.
• Represents the laboratory in leadership or technical roles at organizational multidisciplinary or leadership meetings.
• Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem-solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, and staff performance evaluations.
• Supervises employees in hiring, coaching, or termination with limited supervision from leadership.
• Assists laboratory management with data collection and special projects as assigned.
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource for addressing complex tests and procedures.
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices, performing pre-analytical and post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Team leadership

Training staff

English communication

MS Office

Data entry

Job description

AdventHealth in Tarpon Springs, FL is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing procedures and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This full-time role requires leading a team, coordinating quality initiatives, and maintaining documentation.

You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, and participate in performance improvement activities while ensuring high-quality patient results and adherence to corporate policies.