Supv Laboratory
Posted on: 2 Mar 2021
Philadelphia, PA
Job Description
Overview
Under the direction of, and delegation by, the Medical Director, the Lab Supervisor formulates goals, recommends policy, assigns objectives, and establishes standards of practice within the Chemistry and Phlebotomy sections of the Lab. Plans, verifies, evaluates, and assures the competency of all employees performing routine and specialized technical procedures in their section(s) to assure quality of performance is maintained. Works independently with guidance available from the Medical Director, Administrative Director, and Lab Manager. Performs related work in this classification routinely and works outside this class on a temporary, occasional basis.
Responsibilities
* Supervising the technical and clerical staff assigned within the laboratory
* Coordinating the performance of routine and special procedures with available manpower, equipment and reagent/supply sources
* Monitoring turnaround times to insure timely availability of results to patient care areas
* Training of new hires
* Monitoring quality control and quality assurance metrics to insure accurate resulting and patient safety
* Maintaining skills in associated areas of responsibility
* Performing and assisting in a variety of administrative activities related to assigned clinical sections
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology program from an accredited institution required
* 4 years of Chemistry laboratory experience required
* ASCP or equivalent certification preferred, ASCP eligibility required
* Previous supervisory experience or leadership role required
* ASCP Certification in discipline of areas of responsibilities preferred
* Satisfies education experience requirement defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
Tower Health
Reading, PA
About
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people.
Together, our six hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.
Who We Are
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, and we have a comprehensive physician network. All of our facilities participate in our partnership with the UPMC Health Plan.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our patients benefit from access to a broad range of services — all right here in our region.
Recognition
Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology and oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and inpatient facilities in the region.
Commitment
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees11,000+
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