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Department:
CC017733 MS Cancer Center LaboratoryJob Description Summary:
Position Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for adequate staffing. Adjusts schedules and workstaions assignments as needed.
- Provides technical supervisory coverage of the laboratory for equipment or reagent problems. Establishes and maintains all required records.
- Advises the manager/director of issues affecting the laboratory. Demonstrates proper decision making, effectively establish priorities for ongoing lab functions.
- Compiles statistics for the laboratory performance improvement program. Meets deadlines.
- Orients new employees, conduct in-services, ensure competency testing and annual safety training. Ensures that staff adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Ensures that critical functions of the department are performed and documented including corrective action as needed. ( Such as aler level notification, review of corrected results etc. )
- Oversees the quality control of the laboratory. Ensures that records are reviewed and corrective action is documented.
- Ensures that proficiency testing specimens are rotated among staff, results are submitted on time to Manager. Unacceptable results are investigated and corrective action documented.
- Holds staff meetings with written minutes and sign in sheet. Reports back to staff on performance improvement results monthly.
- Implements the laboratory safety program. Ensures that the laboratory is in compliance with all hospital safety goals. Documents education, drills and safety rounds.
- Ensures that staff is trained in computer downtime procedure, disaster preparedness, and safe work practices. Works with management staff to improve process found to be inadequate.
- Willing to perform benchwork when the need arises to improve workflow and efficiency of the department.
- Motivates staff behavior, serves as a leader and mentor to others. Takes a leadership role to make changes in process happen.
- Demonstrates the ability to lead staff through example. Maintains effective rapport with others and gains their cooperation toward achieving goals.
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
- Licensed as a supervisor by the State of Florida in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred
Education
- Commensurate with licensure requirements
Experience
- 3-5 years in specialty
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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