Lab Supervisor Transfusion Medicine

Job Description:

The Laboratory Supervisor II is responsible for all aspects of the laboratory department(s), including direct reports, regulatory requirements, and technical processes. These caregivers have significant experience and knowledge of laboratory operations and caregiver engagement and oversight of the general operation of the department. Oversight of department(s) in large trauma facilities (span of control generally >30).

Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Days with evening and night shifts as needed
• Department/Unit: Transfusion Medicine in Level I trauma center with large transplant program

Essential Functions:

• Manages department inventories, operational and capital budgets, issue resolution, and promotes collaborative problem-solving.
• Responsible for all human resource functions including sufficient staffing, hiring, orientation, appropriate training, annual competency assessment of caregivers, addresses performance gaps and caregiver development.
• Advanced troubleshooting of instruments and equipment. Mentors and trains department caregivers to assist in troubleshooting.
• Documents problem investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Promotes the use of continuous improvement philosophies to ensure the delivery of quality care
• Responsible for department compliance with safety initiatives, federal, state and other regulatory bodies including but not limited to CLIA, CAP, JC, OSHA, CMS, etc.
• Participates or leads system Best Practice Team, as invited.
• Supports department and caregiver goals and system initiatives.
• Maintains selected bench competency and skills ensures implementation of standardized processes.
• Creates and models a culture where caregivers are professional, engaged, valued and recognized and rounds regularly on laboratory caregivers. Able to de-escalate stressful situations calmly and respectfully.

Skills:

• Professional Patient and Caregiver Interactions
• Computer Literacy
• Leadership
• Communication
• Budgeting and finance
• Long Term Planning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory / medical technology science. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Current MLT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent
• Previous leadership experience
• Two years laboratory experience
• BLS certification as applicable

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$46.91 - $72.39

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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