Supervisor Laboratory Services - Critical Access Hospital

Mark Twain Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26 1951 and is located in beautiful San Andreas California. Since opening Mark Twain has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. We offer care expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community and are committed to the values of dignity collaboration justice stewardship and excellence.

Supervises laboratory personnel and operations in a critical access hospital to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Exercises authority over personnel decisions and is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical laboratory department. Regularly functions as staff in the technical capacity.

• Supervises, coaches, and reviews the performance of laboratory personnel to ensure adherence to relevant
  policies and ethics
• Oversees designated laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over personnel decisions.
• Supports laboratory personnel by regularly functioning in the technical capacity of the staff role.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes
• Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables
• Selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results
• Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance
  characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
• Enrollment and participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services
  offered
• Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters
  for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the
  entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test
  results
• Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from
  the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test
  system is functioning properly
• Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training
  and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA.
  Minimum of five years as a MT/CLS at a moderate or high complexity laboratory.
• One year experience as a supervisor or higher, preferred

Required Licensure and Certifications:

State license requirements
California: CLS:CA
Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV
North Dakota: MT-L:ND
Tennessee: MT-L:TN

Where state license not required:
MT or CLS or MLS certification required, ASCP or equivalent (per
requirement sheet)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Job duties require administrative skill and leadership qualities. Familiarity with financial management, Human Resources, Equipment Management, Quality Management, Physician Relations, Workflow Design are key skills to be successful. Excellent communication skills are needed to influence staff and to support internal and external customers. Extensive knowledge in state and federal regulations is needed to ensure ongoing compliance.