Supervisor - Laboratory

San Dimas Community Hospital; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

San Dimas Community Hospital in San Dimas, CA, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead daily operations across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and related disciplines. You will supervise staff, ensure accuracy of patient results, and maintain compliance with CLIA and accreditation standards.

The role requires ASCP certification and a Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited instit...

Responsibilities

• Function as the section Lead or Interim Laboratory Manager/Director overseeing daily operations.
• Provide consultative services to medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant.
• Oversee the section/department performance improvement program and participate in hospital interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and staff competency evaluations.

Education

ASCP certification, or equivalent

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

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 Hospital 101 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 more at www.sandimashospital.com.

Responsibilities

• 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 insti