Laboratory Supervisor - Exempt

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

• Manages the clinical laboratory's operations, including direct leadership of technical associates.
• Schedules staff and monitors workflow to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Serves as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services.
• Selects, hires, trains, appraises performance, and takes corrective action for associates.
• Investigates and resolves occurrence reports, compiling various reports and resolving issues.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification and appropriate specimen type.
• Coordinates implementation and validation of new analyzers, ensuring proficiency testing is assigned, tested, and submitted.
• Monitors quality metrics and processes to meet goals, facilitating investigation, follow-up, and retraining with associates as needed.
• Assists with resolution of unusual test orders by following up with reference lab, referring to lab leadership when appropriate.
• Performs all levels of testing within the assigned discipline with a high level of competency, utilizing critical thinking skills to correlate and interpret data.
• Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety.
• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.
• 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. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical, or Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution; or

  • Bachelor's degree with:

    • At least 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory Technology courses; or
    • At least 24 semester hours of science courses, including:
      • 6 semester hours of Chemistry
      • 6 semester hours of Biology
      • 12 additional semester hours in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology (any combination);

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    • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP; or
    • At least three (3) months of documented laboratory training in each specialty area in which testing is performed; or

  • Successful completion of a minimum 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course and current or previous designation as a Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or

  • Qualified and serving as high-complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995, in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, with continuous service since December 28, 2024.

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Work Experience:

• 3+ years of MLS, MT, or MLT work experience in the clinical laboratory [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.