Supervisor Lab at Tower Health in West Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Overview



Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2021, the lab performed 4.2 million tests (including 72,892 Anatomical Pathology tests, 189,392 SARS-COV2 tests, and 157,315 inpatient phlebotomy draws). The department consists of over 190 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).



Responsibilities



Supervises the daily operations of Laboratory Services, ensuring adequate staffing on all three shifts; this includes monitoring turnaround times and patient satisfaction. Responds and assists in the correction of provider and patient issues or concerns. Serves as a liaison and resource to central receiving staff in problem solving activities related to inpatient specimen collection and processing. Responsible for ensuring adequate supplies and consumables needed for the operation of Laboratory Services. Evaluates new procedures, technology, or safety devices to maintain state of the art laboratory performance and capability, monitoring opportunities for increased efficiency and cost containment. Collaboratively develops and implements technical orientation programs for Inpatient staff and coordinates continuing education to ensure quality development. In conjunction with the Laboratory Services management team, prepares work schedules for the Laboratory Services to ensure adequate staffing, as well as responsible for all payroll functions. Ensures all standard operating procedures and practices adhere to federal and regulatory agency standards (CLIA and JCAHO). Works collaboratively with the laboratory management team on the collection of quality assurance data and the identification for opportunities for improvement.



Qualifications




Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science - OR - Bachelor's in some other field of study AND completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program

• ASCP Registration

• Collaborative Skills


• Excellent Communications Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills