Fairbanks, Alaska
Posted: 18-Jan-25
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Categories:
Internal Number: 25001631
Laboratory Chemistry Supervisor
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- $5k Sign on with 2 Year Commitment
- $3k Relocation for qualified candidates
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Location: AdventHealth Daytona
301 Memorial Medical Parkway Daytona Beach, FL 32117
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned. Assists department manager with meeting goals in all Extending Excellence areas.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results
- Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures
- Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices
- Leads quality control and quality assurance testing
- Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned
- Assists with department orientation and trains medical laboratory staff
- Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities
- Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies
- Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients
- Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students
- Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary
- Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication
- Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
- Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area
- Assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments(CLIA) regulations
- Manages quality assessment and technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, provides input for staff performance, oversees training and competency evaluations
- Manages employees in hiring, coaching, or termination with limited supervision from leadership
- May assist with Standard Operating Procedures and document control
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology field
- 5 years of clinical laboratory experience
- OR Master’s degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology field and 3 years of clinical laboratory experience
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP)
- Medical Technologist (MTAAB)
- Medical Technologist (MTAMT)
- Medical Technologist (MTASCP)
