Supervisor II, Laboratory (Lab)

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

***THIS POSITION IS FOR NIGHT SHIFT 5PM-3AM***

The Supervisor II, Laboratory (Lab) (Chemistry) is responsible for supervision over multiple functions which may include: oversight of laboratory testing for core lab, monitoring the workflow from sample processing to departmental workflow through results reporting, and may provide for day-to-day guidance on teammate performance. This position evaluates and monitors compliance with service guarantees and specimen quality requirements. Position ensures adherence to corporate standard policies and procedures related to job performance, customer interactions, teammate relations, and information confidentiality. This position is a licensed technical supervisor and may work a designated shift; day/evening/night. This position reports to the Manager, Laboratory (Lab).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides overall direction, communication, and oversight to teammates regarding workflow of departmental tasks or assignments to ensure effective implementation and performance:

Ensures teammate adherence to procedures and quality assurance requirements;

Participates and/or leads in the development of and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures for performance and quality assurance

Serves as a resource to teammates, providing oversight and support to training and competency program

Monitors performance to established targets, goals or metric Identifies opportunities for process improvement within the department and between lab business lanes for efficiencies

Provide leadership to direct reports by:

Facilitating the resolution of organizational obstacles encountered

Knowing, understanding, implementing, following, and communicating to teammates DaVitas employment policies and procedures; awards and other opportunities within company; and fostering a positive work environment

Assisting in teammate development (PDRs, coaching, mentoring, DaVita training, outside training); collaborating with direct reports to create professional development goals

Manages teammates employment activity such as hiring, promoting, job performance, evaluations, and disciplinary actions with appropriate approvals as required

Maintains teammates records to include written performance evaluation of staff records kept in compliance with DaVita policy and any applicable laws, including but not limited to:

Evaluation, recording and processing teammate reviews and compensation according to company policy.

Teammate timecard review and time off approval

Performing competency evaluations and periodic performance reviews as required

Monitors work flow and delegates responsibilities to team members

Establishes staffing plans to promote the most effective use of all teammates Resolves operational as well as quality issues related to workload

Ensures coverage during teammates absences

Covers the work benches as needed.

Maintains an active role in the laboratorys quality improvement program (incident reports, CAP surveys, turnaround time, service guarantees, state requirements), safety policies, and ensure levels of compliance of established laboratory outcome standards are met

Collaborates with other leaders to develop and implement section specific Standard Operating Procedures, training programs, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 6-8 years experience as an Medical Technologist/Supervisor

Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, biological sciences or related field

FL Supervisors license in Chemistry

Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency (i.e. ASCP, AMT)