Supervisor, Laboratory - Hematology

at  UPMC

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team at the Clinical Laboratory Building located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. This unique position oversees the day-to-day operations of the hematology department for multiple urban hospital sites. The schedule will be flexible, starting between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we want to hear from you!

• Investigates and develops new techniques and instrumentation. Promotes continuous quality improvement activities.
• Interviews and selects personnel that contribute to an engaged and motivated staff. Coaches and develops staff and initiates corrective actions via Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensures adherence to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date policies and procedures per regulatory guidelines (CAP, Joint Commission, etc). Informs staff of policy and procedure changes.
• Completes all projects assigned by the Laboratory Director, or Manager in a timely fashion.
• Develops annual capital and operating budgets and manages all budgets by established financial guidelines. Investigates and corrects any budget variances.
• Ensures that time and attendance for subordinates meet departmental expectations. Monitors and approves payroll.
• Receives and investigates all complaints concerning the laboratories and its personnel and takes action to resolve concerns when necessary.
• Continually evaluates section performance to ensure clinical value and quality of results
• Participates in hospital committees as appropriate to represent the laboratory. Leads lab workgroups
• Remains abreast of developments in the field of management and laboratory science while pursuing a program of self-development.
• Supervises technical staff, ensures adequate training, conducts competency assessments, and completes annual performance appraisals on time.
• Performs duties of a Medical Technologist as required.
• Provides direction to the technical and clerical staff to maintain optimal workflow and productivity. Coordinates staffing to ensure maximum efficiency and equal distribution of the workload.
• Interacts courteously and professionally with all Laboratory customers, clients and staff. Promotes positive interdisciplinary relations.
• Establishes both short and long-term operational goals, and implements appropriate monitoring and control systems to ensure the laboratories are achieving strategic goals.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science, OR a successfully completed HEW (HHS) proficiency examination, and 4 years Clinical Laboratory experience.
• Bachelor degrees in a non-science will be considered only if the candidate meets ‘general supervisor’ qualifications per CLIA ’88 regulatory standards.
• Ability to engage, develop, and encourage employees to fulfill their full potential.
• Ability to supervise personnel in situations of high-stress levels and be able to reconcile the objectives of management and the medical staff to produce optimal departmental outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hematology experience is strongly preferred.
  MLS (ASCP) or H (ASCP) is strongly preferred.