Core Lab Supervisor, UofL Hospital, 8a-5p

Primary Location:

UofL Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Laboratory Supervisor position will provide technical leadership for the department supervised. The position will be responsible for test development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, workflow coordination, department training and orientation, supervision of the technical and non-technical employees, and interaction with vendors. The Laboratory Supervisor shall maintain laboratory standards with accrediting bodies including, but not limited to AABB, CAP, CDC, CLIA, FACHT, FDA, JCAHO, and HCFA. Technical competence and good judgment are required as errors could result in serious consequences to patients. Essential Functions:

• Completes and submits all Evaluations to the Laboratory Manager (includes Initial competency and skills assessment/validation)
• Performs direct observation and ensures competency for all department staff
• Monitors, trends, and reports all Quality Improvement indicators
• Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes. Monitors quality control and proficiency testing for department
• Ensures that accreditation standards are met for department in accordance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, AABB, FDA, OSHA, etc
• Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals. Reviews Manuals biannually, revises procedures as necessary
• Reviews test results, evaluates and resolves discrepancies. Investigates physician complaints
• Distributes workload to section staff taking into consideration priority of work and skill of the employee
• Prepares staff schedule to ensure adequate department coverage
• Maintains staffing for call-ins or other unusual circumstances
• Maintains an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department
• Evaluates new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical Director of the department
• Collaborates with Manager and other Supervisors to meet the educational needs of the staff through presentations, educational materials, online learning, offsite meetings, etc
• Makes recommendation to the Manager for hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Meets regularly with section Medical Director and seeks involvement regarding capital purchases, operational, and technical issues

Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 8