Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor - North Liberty 1st Shift

The Medical Laboratory Supervisor ensures the smooth, efficient operation of a clinical laboratory unit or shift. Performs clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Many of these procedures involve numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. This position will have responsibility for leading other laboratory professionals and continuously interacting and consulting with section management and other allied health care professionals Location: North Liberty Hospital Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30-15:00 with weekend and holiday on-call rotations Perform Laboratory processes including quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical specimens Serve as the technical expert for patient test result interpretation, specific tasks, work processes and procedures performed Communicate and disseminate general information and policy or procedure changes to unit/shift personnel. Plan prioritize and direct work activities in the designated unit/shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation. Assist with interviewing and selecting new staff. Provide leadership for North Liberty laboratory and phlebotomy staff Participate in the review, revision and implementation of SOPs Investigate and resolve problems concerning patient testing and procedures. Monitor equipment performance, diagnose instrument problems/malfunctions and make repairs or initiate service requests Provide direct supervision of assigned personnel. Participate in conducting performance appraisals and the formal progressive disciplinary process as necessary Monitor quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing; implement corrective actions for effective testing. Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation requirement