Microbiology Supervisor, Laboratory, FT Days

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm

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You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

·            Join a team that cares about the community

·            Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education

·            Professional development and recognition

·            Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

The Microbiology Supervisor coordinates the operation and activity of their designated section. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the delivery of accurate and reliable laboratory data. Daily responsibilities include: management of staffing, supply inventory, QC review, and Performance Improvement activities. The Supervisor performs other technical or managerial duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership for processes and staff engagement by promoting teamwork, cooperation and positive attitude. Models example of effective communication with both internal and external customers.
2. Monitors activity and prepares reports for Laboratory Performance Improvement.
3. Monitors and coordinates implementation and practice of section policies, procedures, and protocols.
4. Works with Laboratory Leadership Team on Laboratory Strategic Plan.
5. Evaluates R&D of opportunities/activities for new and/or improved services.
6. Pursues self-development through Continuing Education and encourages others to do the same.
7. Involved in training new staff and clinical students.
8. Writes and delivers performance evaluations of personnel working in section.  Oversees special project work.
9. Effectively manages section Quality Control, section Proficiency, and Personal Proficiency Testing program.
10. Evaluates turn-around times, troubleshoots if indicated.  Participates in development of laboratory capital and operation budgets.
11. Assures compliance to all applicable CAP and TJC standards.
12. Assure appropriate reagent and supply inventory and usage, investigates/evaluates new products, works with vendors to seek cost-saving opportunities.
13. Participates in appropriate house-wide committees.
14. Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science per CLIA 88.
• MT /MLS (ASCP), HEW, or eligible.
• Minimum four (4) years current experience in Microbiology & one (1) year in Molecular.

Our Cultural Beliefs

• Patient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.
• Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.
• Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.
• Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.
• Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.
• In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.