Technical Supervisor - Microbiology
Company: Sonora Quest
Location: Tempe
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Microbiology-BUMCPWork Shift: NightJob Category:LabYour pay and
benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest
Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity
includes the option to participate in a variety of health,
financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be
eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of
your Total Rewards package.POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides
general operational supervision under the direction of the
director/manager to assigned personnel. Responsible for organizing,
directing and controlling workflow aspects of the section in order
to improves processes to provide high quality and cost effective
services.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Hires, trains and conducts performance
evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff. This
includes initiating promotions, transfers, and disciplinary
actions. Provides leadership, coaching, recognition, and staff
development. Establishes priorities, workloads, schedules,
controls, work procedures and day-to-day problem resolution and
trouble shooting utilizing Six Sigma and Lean concepts, tools and
methodology in the department2. Schedules and manages the use of
labor and resources within budgetary guidelines. Manages waste
reduction and establishes priorities, workloads, controls and work
procedures, as well as determines resources needed for expense
reduction. Prepares and/or provides input for the department
budget.3. Under the direction of management, ensures area(s) of
responsibility are maintained in accreditation with College of
American Pathologists (CAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) and licensing for Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for patient care and nursing. Also
ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).4. Participates and may lead task forces to
plan, implement, and coordinate activities to maximize service
quality, compliance effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and
monitors performance matrix to ensure quality patient care.5.
Serves as a resource and communication liaison by facilitating
timely and accurate dissemination of information within the
organization and to parent partners.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESDIRECTLY REPORTINGProvides direct supervision to 10
to 40 technical staff.MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTINGNoneTYPE OF
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESHires, trains, conducts performance
evaluations, and supervises the workflow for staff. This includes
initiating promotions, transfers, and performance management
actions. Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual
budget requirements. Oversees work schedule and daily activities of
department staff.SCOPE AND COMPLEXITYSupervisory responsibility of
providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services.
Internal and external customers include laboratory staff, hospital
staff, pathologists, medical directors, physician's offices,
patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities.
Confers with director/manager for unusual situations.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORSAble to sit, stand, walk, end, squat,
reach, and stretch frequently. May be required to lift up to 25
pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to
blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires
significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment.
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site
travel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS--- Bachelor's Degree in a chemical,
physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical
technology.--- Four (4) years' training and experience in
high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS--- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory
Science.--- MLS or Specialty Certification.--- One (1) year of
supervisory experience.DATE APPROVED 11/05/2019EEO
Statement:EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:
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