Advocate Health Care · 2 months ago
Supervisor, Cytology Testing Lab
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $60/hr
3+ years expAdvocate Health Care is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Supervisor for their Cytology Testing Lab. The role involves overseeing lab operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing quality and efficiency in laboratory services.
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Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with pathologists and clinical and administrative leadership to ensure laboratory services effectively support the clinical and safety initiatives of the enterprise
Directs and oversees efficient operations including acting as a liaison to lab leadership
Maintains competency in all test systems and processes in defined discipline for area of responsibility. Serves as competency assessor and department subject matter expert
Identifies, develops, and implements performance improvement processes to enhance patient satisfaction, teammate engagement and physician satisfaction
Plans and actively participates in implementation of standards and systems to enhance quality, consistency, efficiency, and timeliness in areas of responsibility. Fosters innovation to support both current and future needs
Ensures all operations and policies are in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements including Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act, College of American Pathologists, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Develops processes to ensure continual inspection readiness
Develops and maintains effective communication. Collaborates with other leadership to provide excellent customer service
Accountable for accuracy of test results, efficient operations, proper staffing levels, and resource utilization
Selects, coaches, and develops team. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business
Qualification
Required
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) BOC), or
Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Molecular Certification (MB), Cytology Certification (CT), Microbiology Certification (M), Histology (HTL), Cytogenetics (CG), Histocompatibility CHT (ASHI/ACHI), etc. as appropriate for area of responsibility
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology
Typically requires 3 years of experience in technical laboratory services and operations
Demonstrated leadership skills including decision making, delegation, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, accrediting and licensing agency requirements
Intermediate computer skills including knowledge and experience with laboratory information systems
Excellent organization and communication skills
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, twist and bend the majority of the workday
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, and/or infectious agents
Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids
Must wear appropriate safety protection, i.e. laboratory coats, gloves, gowns and/or eye protection
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$18M2013-10-03Series Unknown· $18M
Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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