Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Laboratory Manager for the 60344 WI ACL Laboratories - WI Central Lab: Microbiology in Wisconsin. You will lead a team of laboratory professionals and collaborate with pathologists to ensure clinical and safety initiatives are supported enterprise-wide.

The role requires MLS or MT certification (ASCP) with a bachelor’s in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology and at least three years of experience.

Qualifications

• MLS certification (ASCP BOC) or MT certification (ASCP) as applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in technical laboratory services and operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and accrediting/licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pathologists and leadership to support clinical and safety initiatives.
• Direct and oversee efficient lab operations and act as liaison to lab leadership.
• Maintain competency in test systems and serve as SME for area of responsibility.
• Identify and implement performance improvements to enhance patient satisfaction and physician engagement.
• Plan and participate in standards implementation to improve quality, efficiency, and timeliness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

LIS experience

Organization

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Department:

60344 WI ACL Laboratories - WI Central Lab: Microbiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday

1430-2300

supporting weekends and holidays

Pay Range:

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with pathologists and clinical and administrative leadership to ensure laboratory services effectively support the clinical and safety initiatives of the enterprise.
• Directs and oversees efficient operations including acting as a liaison to lab leadership.
• Maintains competency in all test systems and processes in defined discipline for area of responsibility. Serves as competency assessor and department subject matter expert.
• Identifies, develops, and implements performance improvement processes to enhance patient satisfaction, teammate engagement and physician satisfaction.
• Plans and actively participates in implementation of standards and systems to enhance quality, consistency, efficiency, and timeliness in areas of responsibility. Fosters innovation to support both current and future needs.
• Ensures all operations and policies are in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements including Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act, College of American Pathologists, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Develops processes to ensure continual inspection readiness.
• Develops and maintains effective communication. Collaborates with other leadership to provide excellent customer service.
• Accountable for accuracy of test results, efficient operations, proper staffing levels, and resource utilization.
• Selects, coaches, and develops team. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization’s business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) BOC), or
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Molecular Certification (MB), Cytology Certification (CT), Microbiology Certification (M), Histology (HTL), Cytogenetics (CG), Histocompatibility CHT (ASHI/ACHI), etc. as appropriate for area of responsibility).

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology or equivalent

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in technical laboratory services and operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated leadership skills including decision making, delegation, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, accrediting and licensing agency requirements.
• Intermediate computer skills including knowledge and experience with laboratory information systems.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, twist and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate safety protection, i.e. laboratory coats, gloves, gowns and/or eye protection.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• May be required to travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.