MLS Supervisor - Core Lab - Weekends - 90-100%

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor to ensure the smooth, efficient operation of a clinical laboratory unit or shift. Performs clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Many of the procedures involve numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. This position will have responsibility for leading other laboratory professionals and continuously interacting and consulting with section management and other allied health care professionals.

This position can be filled at either 90 or 100%. 20-24 hours must be worked on Saturday and Sunday. Remaining hours can be completed during the week. Applicants should come prepared to present a suitable schedule to the interview team.

Duties to include:

·         Serves as a primary in-house supervisory staff member for the Core Laboratory during weekend shifts; also serves as the initial in-house leadership contact for the Department of Pathology on those weekend shifts. Uses appropriate judgement to resolve issues within span of control; for issues outside span of control demonstrates appropriate judgement in either communicating issues for further follow up on next business day or escalates critical or urgent issues for immediate follow up.

·         Escalates problems or operational issues as necessary.

·         Communicate project statuses to appropriate others and manages customer expectations effectively.

·         Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical and research specimens.

·         Communicate and disseminate general information and policy or procedure changes to unit/shift personnel.

·         Other duties as assigned.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory sc