Lab Supervisor, Microbiology

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The Laboratory Supervisor, Microbiology supervises direct reports and staff in the Microbiology and Serology section. Maintains the operation of the section to meet minimum standards of laboratory accrediting agencies. Coordinates with Network Supervisors and Managers to ensure Microbiology policies and procedures are consistent throughout the Network

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises all direct reports and supervises the staff assigned to the Microbiology section.
• Together with Laboratory Medical Director or designee, establishes Network practices to meet the microbiology needs of the Medical Staff. Can fulfill the duties of Laboratory Manager as needed.
• Reviews all procedures in the section in accordance with lab accrediting agencies' standards. Supervises the maintenance of instrumentation and ensures that resources are available for troubleshooting technical and instrument operations.
• Ensures that the quality of testing is maintained according to laboratory policy and complies with licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Prepares the daily work schedule to ensure adequate staffing.  Gives advance notice of schedule to staff.  Adjusts staffing to accommodate unscheduled staffing concerns.
• Oversees the initiation and design of method evaluations and project management. Reviews results with Pathologist and Laboratory Manager.
• Ensures proficiency testing meets laboratory accrediting agencies' standards.
• Selects and reviews annually all CPT codes assigned to testing performed in the Microbiology

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 7 hours per day - 2 hour increments.  Standing up to 5 hours per day – 2 hour increments.  Walking - up to 7 hours per day - short increments.   Occasionally uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc.  Moderate use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and computer keyboard.  Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 lbs.  Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment.  Frequent stooping, bending.  Occasional crouching.  Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth).  Hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequencies.  Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision.  Depth perception. 

EDUCATION:

Must meet the 42 CFR 493.1411 - Standard; General supervisor qualifications. Be a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the state in which the laboratory is located or have earned a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution and have at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing with a microbiology focus; or qualify as testing personnel under § 493.1489(b)(2); and  have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing with a microbiology focus.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:  

Preferred five years clinical laboratory experience and two years supervisory experience.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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