Microbiology, Laboratory Supervisor, Day Shift
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

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Position & Client Overview:

A 700+ bed prestigous hospital is in need of a Interim Supervisor for the Microbiology Department. This is a 13-week assignment with a possible extension.

This position requires the candidate to be proficient in all aspects of Microbiology. Candidate should be a degreed and certified Medical Technologist and be able to supervise the department and jump on the bench as needed.

A very generous compensation bonus is offered for this position including tax free per diems and housing stipend is also offered.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management and administrative functions for the laboratory. Responsible for policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Supervision is exercised over laboratory supervisors, clinical staff and support staff.

Skill Requirements:

• Managing and authoring processes and procedures
• Training and presenting technical information to staff
• QA/QC of the departments
• Fiscal and budgeting responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Evaluating laboratory operations consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department
• Ensuring maintenance of medical laboratory equipment performance by developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair
• Maintaining medical laboratory supplies inventory, determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Maintaining laboratory productivity, monitoring workload, identifying peak and slack periods
• Participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing QC & QA programs
• Maintaining medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, counseling, reviewing/evaluating and disciplining employees as needed
• Complying with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements
• Contributing to benchwork as needed

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• Five (5) years of experience

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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