Supervisor Laboratory

Monument Health
flexible benefit account, paid time off
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Work Location Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Department RCH Laboratory Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Summary The Laboratory Supervisor supervises day-to-day operations of the laboratory to assure accurate and timely laboratory results. The Laboratory Supervisor has thorough knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures while actively engaging with the team to implement strategic and operational goals. The supervisor helps to ensure that all necessary regulatory agency requirements are met. The supervisor works to establish and maintain cooperative relationships utilizing talent development and employee engagement strategies. The supervisor, along with direction from upper management, is responsible for scheduling, training, hiring, firing, disciplining and counseling subordinates. The supervisor provides instruction and training for staff/students. The supervisor helps to establish, implement, maintain and monitor adherence to quality assurance, performance improvement, safety, and infection control practices. The supervisor will strive to ensure the individuals on their team will uphold the mission, visions, and values set forth by Monument Health in order to assure that all patients receive the highest possible quality of laboratory results. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) Flexible scheduling Job Description* Essential Functions: Coordinates general workflow based upon workload and staffing for maximum productivity and efficiency of section. Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift. Acts as a technical resource person, providing information about related tests to administration, medical staff and the public as requested, in cooperation with the manager. Develops, reviews, and revises collection or test procedures in conformance with regulatory requirements. Creates an environment in which people feel valued, respected, and energized to explore new methods of doing business, generating revenue, and taking calculated risks. Develops employees based on linkage to business requirements and ensures employees are competent to manage change. Demonstrates and promotes a commitment to patient and customer satisfaction and professionalism. Continuously seeks and encourages others to identify opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address problems and opportunities. Assists in organizing, implementing, and maintaining the quality assurance and proficiency testing programs. Is accountable and responsible for team alignment, support, and outcomes of strategic and operational goals of the laboratory. With-in scope of position, assist in staff hiring, development, evaluation, counseling and termination process. Ensure caregivers are properly trained and have the necessary equipment and supplies to perform the requirements of their job. Responsible for approval of department schedule. Performs laboratory testing, from routine to complex, which requires independent judgment and responsibility; reports patient results, maintains records, equipment and quality control. Assists with cost containment and billing in an effective manner. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Bachelors degree in Science or equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered to satisfy the Bachelors degree requirement Experience - Minimum 1 years of clinical laboratory experience Preferred: Education - Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biological science Certification - Medical Laboratory Scientist from ASCP, or registry of equal status Experience - 2 years of clinical laboratory experience Physical Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Laboratory Shift Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.