Covenant Health

 

Supervisor, Laboratory Support Services, General Laboratory

Full time, 80 Hours per pay period, Varied shifts

Rotating weekends and holidays

Methodist Medical Center Overview:

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.

• 283 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 12 intermediate care beds
• 38 emergency suites
• 2 cath labs
• 8 LDRP suites
• Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
• Over 800 employees

Position Summary:

Direct supervision of phlebotomy and specimen processing functions and staff.

Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386

• Supervises and coordinates the functions of assigned sections to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Assures integrity of patient specimens, quality control, equipment performance and maintenance.
• Monitors section functions; prepares related reports and charts.
• Designs training programs for assigned sections. Conducts training in phlebotomy and specimen processing functions.
• Directly supervises laboratory staff in assigned sections.
• Consults regularly with the assistant director and/or manager of the day as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with testing personnel as required.
• Submits recommendations for capital budget and staffing levels to the assistant director.
• Prepares procedures for assigned sections. Maintains section procedure manuals.
• Maintains adequate supplies for assigned sections. Monitors inventory levels.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees in the department.
• Collects/processes specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
• Monitors safety and infection control aspects for assigned sections.
• Monitors morgue supplies and cleanliness. Informs appropriate MMC department of supply and cleaning needs. Reports problems to the pathologist on call.
• Performs departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress. Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action.
• Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned. Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Minimum Education:          

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required with course work to include English, typing, filing and general office etiquette.

Minimum Experience:         

A minimum of five (5) years of phlebotomy and specimen processing experience is required.

Licensure Requirement:      

None