Supervisor - Phlebotomy

at NorthShore University Health System in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Phlebotomy Supervisor
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Rotating weekends and Call

What you will need:
Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory program and current MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years Medical Technologist experience in a hospital clinical laboratory with lead or supervisor responsibilities.
Experience in analytical instrument evaluation, quality control, and technical troubleshooting required.
In depth knowledge of the principles and procedures of routine and complex laboratory tests and the equipment used.
Knowledge of and experience with laboratory information systems and computer software applications.

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

I. GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Lab Director, is responsible for the daily technical operation of assigned section within the technical laboratory. Maintains high quality of laboratory services through quality control, quality assurance, training, monitoring and troubleshooting section operations. Serves as a liaison with Clinical Chemists and Clinical Pathologists on technical issues. Oversees day-to-day operations assuring effective and efficient team operations and continually seeks new ways to enhance team performance. Plans and manages section staffing requirements and monitors resources and productivity, Works as a Medical Technologist within the work group, providing laboratory services as needed. Maintains effective operation of the assigned Laboratory areas and related services. Ensures procedural documentation is completed to meet all regulatory requirements for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), Joint Commission of Accredited Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) and College of American Pathologist (CAP) accreditation and any other relevant regulatory and accreditation bodies. Monitors turn-around-times and test utilization.

II. REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:

Ensures timely, proper documentation for occurrence reports and reports it to the Lab Director and/or Medical Director.

In consultation with the Director, develops departmental goals and initiatives required to accomplish agreed upon goal. Participates in strategic planning for the Laboratory area overseen. Recommends resources required to meet department goals. Working with the Director, assists in the development of annual budgets and reviews departmental revenue and usage reports for accuracy. Evaluates effective use of resources through productivity and OT reports

Serves as the key contact for staff and the IT Department. Provides assistance to the LIS Department as needed to keep system and related database updates for assigned areas to ensure timely and appropriate test coding, reimbursement, pricing and lab user information.

Monitors and oversees daily operation of a laboratory section; reviews documentation/reports, abnormal results or analytical processes with the Clinical Pathologist or Clinical Chemist and director; troubleshoots technical problems, analyzer operations, and specimen processing/handling problems. Facilitates inventory/supply and resolves problems outside of routine inventory. Acts as the primary resource person for technical information concerning laboratory test procedures, instrument operations, and specimen handling.

Supervises and coordinates Quality Control (QC) programs within the section. Sets up and monitors QC monthly data, periodic maintenance, and calibration of laboratory analyzers. Sets up, monitors, prints, and reviews QC reports and presents to the Clinical Chemist for review taking corrective action as indicated and reports to Director. Monitors and reviews all Quality Assurance (QA) reports; and in conjunction with the Director formulates and implements policy/process improvements based on the QA assessments and implements necessary corrective action. Coordinates and facilitates chemical hygiene compliance as suggested by the laboratory QA Manager. Investigates and resolves safety and/or chemical hygiene related problems. Ensures chemical inventory list for the assigned Laboratory areas is kept up-to-date.

In conjunction with the Clinical Chemist, participates in the implementation of new laboratory analyzers, procedures and methodologies, in accordance with College of American Pathology (CAP) and International Standardized Laboratory (NCCLS) guidelines. Writes and updates technical procedures and technical training... For full info follow application link.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.