Point of Care MLS Laboratory Supervisor

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, writing/reviewing procedures, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, or other tasks assigned

• Prepares staff schedule preparation and workflow assignments as required
• Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employees responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication
• Manages quality assessment and technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, provides input for staff performance, oversees training and competency evaluations
• Manages employees in hiring, coaching, or termination with limited supervision from leadership
• May assist with Standard Operating Procedures and document control
• Assesses competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations
• Assists the Laboratory management with special projects as assigned
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results
• Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing
• Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned
• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership
• Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling
• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies
• Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area
• Employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff, to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962