Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Labs/Pathology Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027781
Posting Close Date: October 28, 2024
Position Number: CF4601
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday, and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Description:
The Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory will conduct Phlebotomy and provide administrative support to the Phlebotomy program throughout the University of Illinois Hospital and Healthcare Institution to achieve an effective and efficient phlebotomy service with an emphasis on quality patient care and high patient satisfaction. The Supervisor will supervise Phlebotomists throughout the UI Health sites, including evaluating their work performance, establishing workflows, assigning work, scheduling vacation, coordinating training, and setting work schedules. They will be responsible for the maintenance of supplies, records, and reports. Perform related duties as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervises Phlebotomists, including evaluating their work performance, assigning work, scheduling vacation, and setting work schedules.
- Make decisions as to the completeness of specimens/specimen requests.
- Perform manual computer procedures for test requesting, cancelling, or crediting tests ordered and verifying billing information. Prioritize and organize work.
- Perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
- Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory tests and analyses.
- Responsible for the maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and the maintenance of supplies, records, and reports.
- Develops, performs, and teaches new and revised clinical laboratory procedures.
- Assists in coordinating training for staff and students, as needed.
- Performs clinical laboratory work involving a high degree of skill and statistical analysis of data as required.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling six (6) years (72 months), from the categories below:
A. College training with a major in biological sciences or closely related field
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. Progressively responsible work experience in a clinical pathology facility which must include: hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical chemistry, exfoliative cytology, anatomic pathology, and any other ancillary procedure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least three years of experience in phlebotomy in a medical laboratory environment.
- Supervisory experience.
- Able to draw venipunctures on all patient types (geriatric, pediatric).
- Knowledge of tube types, specimen requirements, and processing guidelines.
- Possess adequate skills related to computer functions including computer language and typing.
- Knowledge of special handling of specimens performed at our laboratory or at one of our reference laboratories.
- Follow laboratory guidelines when sorting specimens to ensure proper labeling.
- Understand and maintain workflow to ensure timeliness of results and problem resolutions.
- Know correct procedures (Universal precautions) for handling possible infectious substances.
- Able to identify all areas of the laboratory, e.g., Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.
- Able to follow all safety, shipping, and handling instructions for specimens.
- Exhibit a professional attitude when working with internal as well as external customers.
- Able to identify problems and bring them to the appropriate manager for documentation and resolution.
- Able to maintain adequate inventory of supplies needed in the phlebotomy area, printers, and client supplies.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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