Supervisor - Laboratory

careers-primehealthcare; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

San Dimas Community Hospital, a Prime Healthcare facility, seeks a capable General Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure the accuracy of patient results, and oversee quality programs across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and more.

Requirements include ASCP certification, a Bachelor's or Associate degree in clinical lab science (or medical technology), California CLS license, and at least four years of hospital lab experience.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology field.
• Minimum four years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Active California CLS or Medical Laboratory Technologist license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the laboratory section or department.
• Provide consultative support to medical staff as Technical Consultant.
• Oversee quality management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and safety policies.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Tools

LIS/POC systems

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

San Dimas Community Hospital101 bed facility located on a 13-acre campus in the heart of San Dimas. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state of the art technology, we are committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency services, a family birth center, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal services. San Dimas Community Hospital has received multiple awards including the "100 Top Hospitals," Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades awards, including the "Patient Safety Excellence Award." Learn moreatwww.sandimashospital.com.

Responsibilities

The General Laboratory Supervisor may perform duties consistent with California Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1210 and CLIA requirements for moderate and high complexity testing personnel and general supervisor roles. Responsibilities and allowable functions are determined by the individual’s education, training, and experience.

Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science may function as Testing Personnel for moderate (42 CFR § 493.1425) and high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1495) , General Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1463), and may qualify to serve as Technical Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1451), provided CLIA education, training, and experience requirements are met.

Individuals with an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology may function as Testing Personnel for moderate (42 CFR § 493.1425) and high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1495) and may serve as a General Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1463). Individuals with an associate degree do not qualify to serve as a Technical Supervisor for high complexity testing.

This individual: 1) functions as the section Lead or Interim Laboratory Manager/Director, responsible for supervising the daily operations of the section(s) or department, 2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant, 3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives, 4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s) or department, 5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program, 6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, 7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner, 8) ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals, 10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, 11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director, 12) performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory, 13) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate 14) reviews maintenance records and supporting documentation to verify that appropriate corrective actions were implemented when equipment deviates from established performance specifications, 15) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 16) ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 17) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures, 18) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 19) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC 20) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• ASCP certification, or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution (42 CFR § 493.1449); or an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution (42 CFR § 493.1461) required.
• Minimum of four years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Medical Laboratory Technologist license required. Individuals holding a limited or specialty California clinical laboratory license (e.g., limited CLS, Cytotechnologist, Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist, or other specialty license) may be considered; however, such individuals may only perform and supervise testing within the scope of their licensed specialty in accordance with California Business and Professions Code and applicable regulations.

Pay Transparency

San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $47.16 to $57.65. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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