Supervisor Laboratory-29579

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee high complexity testing and manage workflow in the Laboratory department.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology/Sciences, 5 years in a hospital laboratory, and MT(ASCP) certification preferred; compensation is competitive with shift 4 and 8-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Sciences.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a hospital laboratory.
• MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises high complexity testing, QC procedures, proficiency surveys, and instrument checks.
• Performs complex laboratory testing with minimal supervision.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and operated safely and accurately.
• Manages workflow and resources to meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Trains new staff and conducts performance reviews.
• Maintains and updates policy and procedure manuals.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Sciences

MT(ASCP) certification

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:30PM - 11:00PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. Performs complex laboratory testing and serves as technical specialist. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Sciences
• 5 years relevant experience in a Hospital Laboratory

Preferred Job Qualifications

• MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certificate

Physical Demands

• Able to work in past pace, often stressful, computerized environment.
• Able to lift 15 lbs. and perform repetitive motions.
• Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious materials.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Medical Laboratory Sciences in order to supervise testing in a Laboratory area competently

Responsibilities

• Supervises high complexity testing, QC procedures, proficiency surveys, and instrument checks.
• Performs complex laboratory testing with no assistance.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operated safely and accurately.
• Demonstrates ability to manage workflow, recognize quality control values and respond appropriately to outliers, be a technical resource person, recognize instrument/assay problems, and maintain technical proficiency.
• Maintains Policy and Procedure Manuals. Updates as needed.
• Directs or performs inventory of necessary supplies and ensures timely preparation of purchase requisitions.
• Enforces compliance with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine operations.
• Directs training of new employees such that performance levels meet expectations.
• Appraises employee competency and performance and conducts performance reviews.
• Reviews computer generated reports at the appropriate times.
• Accepts special projects and completes them as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.