Laboratory Services Supervisor - Hematopathology

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

HEMATOPATHOLOGY

8:00am - 4:00pm

$104,073 - $118,309 Annually

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

The Laboratory Services Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the laboratory which may include Phlebotomy, POCT, Blood Bank, Automated Services (Chemistry, Hematology, and Coagulation), providing technical and administrative supervision and direction to professional staff. Must be able to perform clinical tests and procedures requiring technical skills and knowledge. May assume primary responsibility for special tasks and projects as assigned.

Intervenes on behalf of upper management in a variety of matters as directed. Responsible to work proactively with Laboratory Manager, Senior Director of Laboratory Medicine and Pathologists to maintain operational quality. Responsible for overall operations and personnel issues, including training and development of staff. Ensures fiscal responsibility within area of control. Shows willingness and ability to write policies and procedures.

Knowledge and ability to perform clinical testing, troubleshooting, and in services for staff.

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure

• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

• Assures day to day responsibility for overall operations, activities, and staff within the Laboratory.
• Monitors lab quality, instrumentation, staff, purchasing, and all aspects of operations. Consults with Laboratory Manager or Senior Director of Laboratory Medicine.
• Represents the department in disciplinary and grievance matters and at hearings and may otherwise assist in assessing and interpreting employee issues in connection with hospital rules and polices and other labor contract language.
• Participates in the overall planning, development and implementation of administrative and technical programs and policies covering the laboratory section.
• Performs and supervises the execution of diverse tests and procedures.
• Ensures criteria, standards, programs are effective and investigates and analyzes unusual conditions, problems or issues.
• Resolves critical problems and brings them to the attention of Laboratory Manager and/or Senior Director of Laboratory Medicine. Effectively recommends personnel actions and staffing which may impact on the department.
• Maintains contacts with Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Supervisors and staff within the laboratories and hospitals in order to discuss and formulate approaches to common needs and concerns.
• Functions as a member of the management team to confer and meet in all matters pertaining to…