Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma - Yukon, OK
Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm; Hours Varied
Essential Functions of Employment with DLO:
* Show up for work, on time & prepared each and every scheduled work day.
* Perform all tasks and processes assigned to you including all tasks and processes you are fully qualified to perform and all tasks and processing that you may be over-qualified to perform.
* Maintain a positive and supportive attitude throughout each and every scheduled work day & work as a collaborative team member with your fellow teammates on a daily basis.
Main Duties: As a people leader, the lab supervisor has the following responsibilities:
- Lead a team of professionals by being motivational, engaging, willing to mentor and support each individual's growth and career goals.
- Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments and foster continuous improvements.
- Creates a supportive and inclusive environment for employees to share ideas and provide feedback.
- Planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and staff members on all shifts.
- Responsible for performing duties to operate the lab with the highest quality, safety, integrity, and in an efficient, economical, and businesslike manner are of utmost importance.
- Plans, assigns, and directs work in the laboratory as well as mentors and supports employees in their responsibilities in quality control, testing, and ensuring they receive training in skills development and career growth.
- Oversees the assignment and submission of proficiency testing.
- Administer and sign off on competency assessments in a timely manner.
- Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and all documents reviewed as appropriate.
- Reviews test performance to drive process/project management and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines.
- Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, including weekends, and holidays.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to address client concerns and employees in a professional manner.
- Makes independent decisions and able to handle multiple priorities.
- Able to organize and lead projects both within the work group and with cross-functional groups.
- Coordinates and monitors the EHS programs and ensures EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed.
- Must be able to work closely with the Laboratory Manager, Point of Care staff and DLO QA staff to ensure teamwork and compliance with CAP and QA program.
- Able to meet physician's needs by problem solving and resolution of their concerns.
- Attend all appropriate meetings as needed by DLO and the hospital including, but not limited to, Integris daily huddle, TJC inspection teams, Patient Care, and Med Quality as required by the hospital.
Required Knowledge: BS degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science to meet CLIA standards for a laboratory supervisor. Applicant must demonstrate a broad knowledge of the technical aspects of the tests performed in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Serology, and Blood Banking. Applicant should demonstrate a willingness to stay abreast of the latest innovations in test methodologies.
Required Experience: Minimum - 5 years in a clinical laboratory; 2 years supervisory experience preferred, but not required.
Special Requirements: MT/MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certification.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.
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