Laboratory Supervisor

Cardinal Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Supervisor of Lab for their Blood Bank department in Dallas. This role involves overseeing lab activities, ensuring quality standards, and managing staff operations. The ideal candidate will possess a MLS degree and relevant experience in blood banking.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Qualifications

• Must have MLS degree and at least 5 years of Blood Bank experience.
• Current certification in Blood Banking or Medical Technology required.
• Experience in laboratory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees routine lab activities and ensures staffing.
• Assists in hiring, training, and evaluations of lab staff.
• Monitors lab quality assurance programs.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory regulations

Statistical and critical thinking

Teamwork ability

Communication skills

Ability to train staff

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical documentation

Job description

About Us

Location BSWH BUMC Downtown Dallas TX

Department Lab Blood Bank

Shift Day Monday - Friday 6am - 230pm

Preferred Experience Must have MLS with at least 5 years of Blood Bank experience

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Supervisor of Lab oversees routine lab activities. This ensures adequate staffing and timely, quality-standard tests. Assists with hiring, training, evaluations, and payroll.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Supervises the work of assigned subordinates in testing phases. Performs all delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director.
• Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel. Assists in selecting, orienting, training, assigning, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging employees.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the laboratory, staffing, and scheduling.
• Communicates and escalates staffing issues or other concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Monitors the inventory system to ensure that necessary supplies are available as needed and in the proper quantity.
• Assists with implementing quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Assists with reviewing quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any corrective actions.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to make tactical judgments on allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
• General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

Location BSWH BUMC Downtown Dallas TX

Department Lab Blood Bank

Shift Day Monday - Friday 6am - 230pm

Preferred Experience Must have MLS with at least 5 years of Blood Bank experience

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:

• ASCP-BB
• ASCP C
• ASCP-CG
• ASCP-CT
• ASCP-H
• ASCP-HT
• ASCP-HTL
• ASCP-M
• ASCP-MB
• ASCP-SBB
• ASCP-SC
• ASCP-SH
• ASCP-SM
• CHS-ABHI
• CHT-ABHI
• CLS
• MLS
• MT
• SCT
• SCYM
• SMB.

ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).