Laboratory Supervisor -Full Time

Florida Medical Center

  • Lauderdale Lakes, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
  • Apply easily
WE ARE FLORIDA MEDICAL!Our 459-bed acute care hospital has made excellence in delivering healthcare a priority, and it shows:
  • We are home to the Heart Institute of Florida, where our doctors have worked on the leading edge of cardiac care for more than 40 years.
  • We are part of the Advanced Neuroscience Network, leading the way in brain and spinal care in Florida.
  • We have a comprehensive stroke center that offers fast, effective stroke care for a strong recovery.
At Florida Medical Center, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care possible to each of our patients. We strive to help patients achieve better outcomes, quicker recovery times, shorter hospital stays and ultimately, better health. As a result of our efforts, Florida Medical Center has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades from trusted organizations including the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the American Heart/Stroke Association.WHAT WE OFFER
  • Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
  • Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full and Part Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Position Summary:Performs analysis on body fluids and exudates from hospital in-patients and out-patients to provide information for diagnosing and combating diseases. Updates procedures manual, checks quality control of each procedure and of each shift. Oversees the performance of other employees Ensures that the staff maintains their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently., checks linearities, statistics, send data to be evaluated and to be compared with other laboratories. Performs and/or review the CAP surveys of the section. Maintains required standards of accreditation. Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Implements and maintains performance improvement program. Monitors, analyzes and justifies expense and revenue within departments. Other duties as assigned.Responsible for assisting the Laboratory Director and the Medical Laboratory Director in the management and supervision of the Laboratory. Provide administrative direction to all sections. Provide technical direction to those areas in which the Supervisor is licensed. Support the Laboratory Director by assuming the role as a leader in planning, directing and managing the laboratory, designated sections and staff to assure quality service on a 24-hour basis. Responsible for assisting in meeting TJC, AHCA, CAP and AABB, CLIA and OIG/CMS standards, complying with corporate policy and procedure, managing the equipment in the department, promoting teamwork with physicians and all healthcare providers, promoting internal and external customer satisfaction and appropriate resource management. Performs additional duties as needed or assignedCUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and the hospital. Works with supervisor/manager and other members of section or department to promote a harmonious work environment. Ensures that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other hospital personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner. Answers telephones in a prompt and courteous manner. Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify problem areas and recommend solutionsAdditional InformationQualifications/RequirementsEducationSuccessful completion a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical Science, or Biological Science from an accredited institution, including at least 24 semester hours of academic science (6 hours in biological sciences and 6 hours in chemical sciences) and at least 12 months of training in a clinical laboratory of a hospital accredited by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or a B.S. in Medical Technology, or an A.A. in Medical Laboratory Science with a full semester of Hospital Training. If the degree is from outside the U.S., an equivalency evaluation may be required to meet staff sign-off requirements.Required licensures/certifications
  • State of Florida supervisor's license in one or all disciplines.
  • Supervisor licensure is required, covering at least 5 areas, including Clinical Chemistry, Blood Banking (Immunohematology), and Hematology, satisfying the need for the position.
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to perform and to teach students in the threshold and practical aspect of all procedures of the department. Knowledge and understanding of the workflow in the laboratory. Manual dexterity.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Minimum of 5 years as a clinical lab technologist, with at least 1 year of leadership experience preferred.

Florida Medical Center