Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor Simple Laboratories - 2.8 Chicago, IL Job Details $70,000 - $75,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Mentoring CLIA regulations Full Job Description Simple Laboratories is looking for an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to supervise and support Lab Techs and bench, including tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Immunology/Serology. Reporting to the Lab Director, will assist further with administrative hospital compliance reporting as needed. This position is located inside our south Chicago hospital laboratory. Successful candidates should feel comfortable working with specimens and can work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, while serving as the first point of contact for questions, issues or determining need for appropriate escalation.

Shift:

Primarily AM shift with alternating weekends.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis and reporting and maintaining records of patient test results Conduct chemical analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance Operate laboratory equipment and instruments; record data and maintain equipment Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed Use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio-hazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, conducting and overseeing quality assurance and quality control, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting lab results. Duties include managing workload, staffing, and laboratory personnel, implementing new procedures, methods, and instruments, and ensuring all training, accreditation, and competency standards are met. Help organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory under the guidance of the Laboratory Director. Perform high quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision from the Laboratory Director. Interact professionally with other colleagues on all assignments

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution required.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years in a high complexity laboratory. Must be able to demonstrate competency in all assays within the designated department, within 6 months of hire.

Certificates/Licenses:

MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT or other national accreditation required. Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.

Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support colleagues and coworkers, with highly developed analytical, interpersonal, collaborative, and positive communication skills.

BENEFITS

401(K) 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance ST/LT Disability Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness insurance

Accident Insurance About Simple Laboratories:

Simple Laboratories provides laboratory diagnostic testing and related services in the Midwest of the United States. Certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program (CLIA), Simple laboratories is a full-service, clinical laboratory offering a comprehensive test menu and wide-ranging services for hospitals. The company specializes in routine testing services, including blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid tests, pap tests, HIV tests, and microbiology cultures and procedures.