Supervisor Laboratory

• UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital Full-Time Days and Rotating Weekends The Laboratory Supervisor - Technical is responsible for the effective daily operation and oversight of their department(s) with support from their direct leader. Individuals in this role have a split responsibility between technical laboratory testing and department specific leadership. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Clinical Excellence
• Prepares biological specimens, arranges and assigns workload by priority.
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following policies related to proper identification and labeling.
• Provides accurate laboratory test results within established turnaround time expectations.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, pre-analytic, analytic and postanalytic.
• Makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall functions, policies, and procedures in the assigned area to ensure accurate and quality patient care
• Recognizes and interprets quality control outliers and abnormal patient results
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on highly complex equipment.
• Uses a variety of computer systems for orders, results, tracking, quality control, and problem solving.
• May perform specimen collections from patients of all ages Operations Adjusts staffing needs and staff assignments based on workload to optimize productivity and efficiency. Plans, coordinate and directs the daily activities of the department by helping the team prioritize the work and allocate resources appropriately.
• Supports implementation of department specific changes through effective leadership and change management.
• Responsible for assisting their direct leader in creating and maintaining department specific policies and procedures.
• Communicates department specific goals and helps lead the team to be successful.
• Frequently evaluates daily operations and services and communicates improvement opportunities to their direct leader. Works with internal and external stakeholders to implement and communicate the changes.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for their department(s) services.
• Monitor and oversee safety procedures in their respective department(s) People Ensures effective recruitment, selection, supervision and retention of direct reports
• Responsible for the approval of time keeping and scheduling for their direct reports.
• Conducts annual performance appraisals for assigned team members.
• Develop and maintain communication to establish regular and consistent communication with team members and their direct leader.
• Share concerns and/or escalate issues to their direct leader
• Holds regular department and/or lab specific huddles.
• Responsible for ensuring all employees have been properly trained and completed competency assessments as scheduled.
• Oversees supply items in a cost-effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items. Quality Always ensures inspection readiness of their department(s) following CAP guidelines as well as other relevant governing bodies.
• Participates in CAP inspections
• Identification, investigation, and escalation of opportunities identified through adverse event reporting, via key process indicators, huddle discussions and customer feedback. Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42 CFR 493 OR Bachelor's Degreee in a chemical or biological science. Must include at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either-
• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or
• 24 semester hours of science courses that include: o 6 semester hours of chemistry; o 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination

2 years Clinical Laboratory experience required License/Certifications: MLS, MLS-AMT, IMLS-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT (AAB) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills.