Laboratory Supervisor- Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Kaufman is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the Laboratory Department. The role involves managing schedules, delegating tasks, and ensuring accuracy of patient results in a modern, fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical science, with extensive CAP exposure and supervision experience. ASCP licensure upon hire is strongly preferred, with opportunities for professional growth in a community hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Science is required.
• 24 semester hours of science with chemistry and biology coursework.
• Experience with CAP standards and inspections is a plus.
• Leadership experience and supervision capacity preferred.
• ASCP MT/CT/HT/MLS/SCT or equivalent licenses required Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department schedules and assigns personnel as needed.
• Reviews reagent quality control and instrument maintenance performed by technologists.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and staff.
• Performs complex lab procedures when required.
• Suggests departmental improvements and supports supervisory changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical science

24 science credit hours with chemistry and biology and related coursework

Tools

CAP standards knowledge

CAP inspections experience

Job description

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Laboratory Supervisor– Laboratory Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location:

Texas Health Kaufman- 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman 75142

Work hours:

Full Time, 40 hours a week Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Department Highlights

• Diverse team whose primary focus is ensuring accuracy of patient results.
• Community hospital in the fastest growing county in the country.
• Newly remodeled laboratory with latest technology.

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Science is required Or
• Bachelor's Degree Must have 24 semester hours of science courses with 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
• Previous experience with CAP standards, including participation in CAP inspections and maintaining ongoing CAP readiness is a plus
• Experience conducting competency assessments is a plus
• 5 Years under the direction of an MT or Pathologist is required and 2 Years leadership experience is preferred
• MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist Upon Hire is required Or
• CT(ASCP) - Cytotechnologist Upon Hire is required Or
• HTL(ASCP) - Histotechnologist Upon Hire is required Or
• MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist Upon Hire is required Or
• SCT(ASCP) - Specialist in Cytotechnology Upon Hire is required Or
• Other equivalent of one of the above including AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS-CA, FL, NY state license, Phillipine Board Upon Hire is required Or
• HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician if supervising Histology within Anatomical Pathology Upon Hire is required
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly. Problem-solving ability, time management skills, and possesses organizational skills to function successfully in a fast paced work environment.

What You Will Do

• Oversees work schedules and personnel assignments for the department and Delegates employee responsibilities as needed.
• Regularly makes constructive suggestions for departmental improvement and shows willingness to help supervisor implement changes
• Assumes and performs complex laboratory procedures when needed
• Reviews reagent quality control that is reported by the technologists and instrument maintenance that is performed by the technologists
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Laboratory supervisor

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.

We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.

Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.