Laboratory Supervisor - Signing Bonus!

Company: Optum
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Signing Bonus DOE!The Everett Clinic, part of Optum is now offering qualified candidates an opportunity to join our team as a Medical Lab Supervisor. Our company values innovative problem solvers promote personal and professional growth and provides a supportive working environment that affords all of its employees a healthy work/life balance.Under minimal supervision, The Medical Lab Supervisor supervises the activities of the Clinical laboratory and ensures its smooth and efficient functioning, which also includes being accountable for day to day patient testing activities within the laboratory. Establishes short range plans for the department in alignment with Laboratory Services goals and clinic wide goals and objectives within the scope of the clinic policy and common goals referring to senior management on matters requiring clarification, interpretation or exception.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.Supervisor Duties

• Provide day to day supervision of the Clinical Lab staff, with evaluation of work performed, as well as handling procedural problems, quality concerns, and customer service complaints/concerns.
• Direct work of staff, including supervision, hiring, and terminations; determine staffing needs, and ensure efficient utilization of staff.
• Conduct and document annual performance evaluations of Clinical Lab staff.
• Schedule or perform orientation and/or training of staff as required.
• Responsible for scheduling; including timecard and PTO management in Kronos, and assure appropriate staffing coverage during week days, weekends and holidays.
• Develops, recommends and administers departmental policies and procedures consistent with the provision of high quality clinical laboratory services.
• Compiles monthly statistics and maintains related records.
• Communicate new ideas to Laboratory Director to improve productivity, service, quality, policies and procedures, cost savings and utilization of company resources.Technical Operations Supervisor
  • Provide day to day supervision of all Clinical Lab testing, both moderate and high complexity testing, with evaluation of work performed, as well as handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
  • Evaluate the competency of all testing personnel, provide feedback and training, to assure that the staff maintains their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
  • Responsible for maintaining compliance with federal regulations with subsequent preparation, recording and maintenance of applicable records; including maintaining College of American Pathologist (CAP) accreditation with updated Procedures and Policies.
  • Implement changes recommended by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).
  • Develop and implement quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures.
  • Review and interprets quality control results, and retest out of range values to resolve the inaccuracies.
  • Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
  • Makes recommendations for new testing and/or automation testing as needed; which include evaluation and validation of the new testing.
  • Responsible for purchasing and inventory of departmental supplies; including Maintains equipment in working order.Duties listed below are integrated into all job functions:
    • All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing his or her job responsibilities and conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward fellow employees, physicians and patients.
    • Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor.
    • Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the Core Values and Compact of The Everett Clinic.
    • Integrates Lean principles, practices and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.
    • Frequently must follow written and oral instructions as well as complete routine tasks independently.
    • Completes annual compliance training on HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signs Agreements.
    • Ensures confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies.
    • Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I and other state/federal regulations.
    • Has regular and predictable attendance.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Note that these requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of lab tests and testing principles. Considerable knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and policies. Considerable knowledge of CAP standards. Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles. Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology.Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or related field.Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical lab environment performing moderate and high complexity medical laboratory testing; minimum 2 years' experience managing/supervising a team.Certificate/License: Medical Technologist (MT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA).Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Here you'll find incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. (SM)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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