Supervisor Lab Services

This is a full time, night shift working supervisor position.

At Houston Methodist, the Supervisor Laboratory Services position is responsible for the oversight of daily laboratory services operations in an efficient and effective manner meeting the needs of patients and attending clinical staff. This position provides leadership, guidance and direction to staff and maintains accountability for the laboratory's performance and results. The Supervisor Laboratory Services is responsible for contributing to quality, functional excellence and assisting in the implementation of initiatives to meet strategic and operational objectives.

This position also fulfills the duties of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) General Supervisor when required.

The supervisor position responsibilities include overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency. This position trains and supervises staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance. The supervisor position contributes to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance. This position assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

Other duties for the supervisor position include participating in performance improvement activities, as well as providing support for department management to achieve operational goals. This position may also perform staff duties and responsibilities as needed.

Exempt

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

• Four years of experience in a clinical laboratory, of which one year must have been in lead role; for internal employees, four years of experience in a clinical laboratory with HM performance that demonstrates leadership responsibility

• Must have one of the following required certifications:
  Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histotechnologist (HTL), Histotechnician (HT) certification or categorical certification by Board of Certification (ASCP) Certified as a Medical Technologist by American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) Clinical microbiology registry from American Society for Microbiology, RM(AAM) Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) Equivalent certification to the above based on educational requirements and examination

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message

• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills

• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

• In depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, operations and procedures

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents

• Participates in management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides…