Laboratory Supervisor Microbiology

Certifications: Certification by a recognized certifying agency defining a minimum level of general knowledge in medical technology or specialized knowledge in the laboratory supervised. Specialist in Microbiology preferred.

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity, good visual acuity, including color perception. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time Some heavy lifting.

Working Conditions: Exposure to hazardous chemicals, reagents, and highly infectious materials. Subject to unpleasant odors and fumes. Exposure to sharp objects

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reviews results for accuracy and validity. Performs technical duties (bench work) as required by staffing and workload. Develops, recommends and implements protocols for appropriate technical procedures that produce laboratory data in an optimal, cost-effective manner with accuracy and validity. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Facilitates specific functions within the department, such as QA/QC programs, test selection and utilization, and research procedures. Ensures that quality and quantity standards are achieved. Maintains a safe, clean environment following universal precautions to minimize or prevent employee exposures to ensure positive patient outcomes, including: accountability for risk management, infection control, policy and procedure development activities, with supporting documentation. Facilitates the evaluation of instrumentation, procedures and supplies, obtains cost comparison and provides recommendations for purchase. Facilitates the charging, ordering and maintaining supplies and inventory. Develops operator maintenance schedules for equipment used to ensure that equipment is in optimal working order, with proper documentation; prevents loss or abuse of equipment. Manages all personnel matters, including hiring, training, development, performance management, etc. Interfaces with LIS or MIS to maintain appropriate systems to improve Department functions including operations, documentation, supply maintenance and financial reporting. Evaluates sample and test work flow for efficiency and productivity and makes or recommends appropriate changes consistent with laboratory or department budget and goals. Prepares budgets. Prepares cost and productivity analysis by monitoring and reporting budget variance, monthly workload, personnel hours' variance and takes action to correct variance. All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities Excellence Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations Actively pursues learning and self-development Pays attention to detail; follows through Accountability Sets a positive, professional example for others Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties Reports to work regularly and on time Teamwork Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others Ethical Behavior Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers Results Embraces change and improvement in the work environment Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently Pay Range$74,965.56 - $127,441.45 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity: GBMC Health Care and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.