Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Scientist - IRL
- Iowa City, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical and research specimens.
- Serve as the technical expert for patient test result interpretation, specific tasks, work processes and procedures performed in a unit/shift.
- Communicate and disseminate general information and policy or procedure changes to unit/shift personnel.
- Plan, prioritize and direct work activities in the designated unit/shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
- Investigate and resolve problems concerning patient testing and procedures.
- Assist with interviewing and selecting new staff.
- Provide leadership for discipline-specific work groups.
- Participate in the design and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitor equipment performance, diagnose instrument problems/malfunctions and make repairs or initiate service requests.
- Conduct performance appraisals.
- Conduct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of employee performance; work collaboratively with the IRL HR manager to address employee performance concerns.
- Monitor quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing; implement corrective actions for effective testing.
- Coordinate and participate in continuing education activities and events.
- Coach and mentor staff members to facilitate professional development.
- Monitor employee compliance with approved regulatory and departmental guidelines.
- Assist in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the laboratory as directed by the Clinical Practice Administrator.
- Develop, implement and evaluate training programs for assigned staff.
- Assist with the development of competency assessment tools.
- Conduct competency assessment for staff as required.
- Collaborate with other IRL and UI Health Care departmental committees, vendors and external health care professionals.
- Participate in the review, revision and implementation of standard operating procedures.
- Participate in the evaluation of work processes to enhance operational efficiencies, increase productivity and decrease costs.
- Provide oversight of inventory and supply management.
- Conduct research and development activities.
- Assist in the gathering of information for Director, Clinical Functions and Laboratory Manager, Pathology in preparation of the budget.
- Assist with informatics activities in assigned work areas.
- Demonstrate professional development.
- Process employee time records according to university guidelines.
- Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, clickAbout:For more information about Why Iowa?, clickRequired Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited college/university is required.
- 1 – 3 years clinical laboratory experience within the past five (5) years is required.
- **Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or specialist certification in appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills shown by successfully leading teams/groups in projects, work assignments, policy updates, etc. is required.
- Experience with validation and implementation of new testing or instruments.
- Experience with laboratory inspection and accreditation activities.
- Experience working in an academic health center.
- Knowledge of and applied experience working with collective bargaining work rules.
- Experience with personnel, team, or project management.
- Experience developing and delivering laboratory sciences-based technical training.
- Experience working with total laboratory automation.
- Experience working with middleware solutions.
- Experience with phlebotomy/phlebotomy service delivery.
- Experience with monitoring and improving patient and customer service.
- Resume
- Classification Title: Clin Care/Spec Svcs Supv
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay Level: 5A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
- Contact Email: anne-phillips@uiowa.edu