Supervisor - Laboratory Clinical

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer matching retirement

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls seeks a Laboratory Services Leader to oversee staff, operations, and finances of the laboratory group. You will coordinate human, technical, and material resources to deliver timely, quality lab results and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, hospital departments, and outreach clients, with responsibilities including staffing, training, and performance management to uphold CARE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Science degree or Bachelor’s Transcript showing Medical Technologist degree (MLS/AMT/ASCP) upon hire.
• Experience in supervising and financial management is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates resources and performance of the Laboratory group.
• Ensures quality, cost-effective laboratory services.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provides outreach client advisor and retention support as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial management experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MLS - AMT (Upon Hire)

Medical Laboratory Scientist degree (ASCP/MLS)

Job description

Location:Avera on Louise Health CampusWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewPlans, coordinates and supervises under the guidance of leadership of Laboratory Services; responsible for the effective utilization of available human, technical and material resources in providing timely, quality clinical laboratory test results within the clinical laboratories. Maintains competence on all tests/instruments in their area of responsibility.What you will doSupervises and coordinates all human, technical and material resources, environmental, customer support and technical aspects relating to the overall development, operation and financial accountability of the assigned Laboratory group. May supervise and coordinate other Laboratory groups as delegated to assure quality Laboratory services.Works in collaboration with other laboratory groups, pathologists, Avera Laboratory Network, outreach clients, hospital departments and services to assure quality services are provided for all patients and customers.Assures service quality and cost-effectiveness through development, implementation and supervision of the assigned staff, supply resource utilization/control, policy/procedures, quality assurance/process improvement, regulatory and accreditation compliance. Provides technical information, feedback, and recommendations to the appropriate requesting healthcare professionals.As delegated, provides outreach client advisor and retention support. Attends Avera Laboratory Network meetings as requested.Serves as a primary resource person for the assigned laboratory group. Remains visible within the healthcare community and the laboratory profession through organizational and professional networking affiliations and activities.As requested, assists other Laboratory administrative management supervisory staff and pathologists with overall administration/management of laboratory services. As delegated, assumes management and/or administrative responsibility for the Laboratory Department.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Science degree orBachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technologist degreeMLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon HireMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years Previous supervisory and financial management experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].