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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 3 months ago

Technical Supervisor, Lab Serv - CMC - Estelle

Huntsville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is dedicated to addressing healthcare needs of underserved populations. They are seeking a Technical Supervisor for Laboratory Services who will provide leadership oversight in laboratory operations, ensuring quality management and compliance with regulatory standards while supervising personnel and coordinating workflow.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisional employees

Supervises daily and technical operations and quality management activities for the division

Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed, and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems

Develops, reviews, and revises policies and procedures in accordance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards

Coordinates review and revision of the Laboratory Test Directory

Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory division functions with the appropriate level of staff to guarantee an efficient operation

Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation

Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs

Assists personnel with complex procedures, exercising independent judgment and responsibility

Responsible for all Quality Management activities including but not limited to evaluating quality of reported test results, quality control and equipment maintenance procedures, proficiency testing and verifying appropriate documentation is maintained and corrective actions are implemented as necessary

Participates in the establishment and implementation of the quality assurance and continuous process improvement program including quality monitors, incident reports, corrective actions, and documentation

Responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing all new procedures, reagents, systems, and instruments for use in the division

Prepares financial reports and works closely with division leadership

Maintains a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of daily duties

Ensures staff comply with requirements for continuing education and verifies documentation for departmental records

Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions

Performs routine laboratory procedures/tests as needed

Instructs and trains students

Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care

Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory accreditation standards

Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Laboratory Services principlesQuality Management activitiesRegulatory complianceLeadership experienceClinical Laboratory ScienceTechnologist certificationProblem-solving skillsTraining skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science with four (4) years related experience

Must have previous leadership experience

Must fulfill overall qualifications as a General Supervisor under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)

Technologist level certification from either the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification