Medical Laboratory Supervisor

Job ID: 35658
Agency: South Dakota Human Services Center
Location: Yankton, SD
Salary: $ Depending on Experience
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .

Summary:

The South Dakota Human Services Center is posting an opening in their Laboratory Department. The position is for 40 hours per week (dayshift, weekends) and includes taking call approximately one out of every 5 weeks. We want a highly motivated leader to serve as the Medical Laboratory Supervisor overseeing a small lab team. Join our lab team and you'll soon learn why there is low turnover in our friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment.

Licenses and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is preferred.

Must be qualified to perform moderate complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act.

Other information:
Must be or eligible to be a registered Medical Technologist.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• develop and review policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure compliance with state requirements;
• participate with campus Administrative Leadership Team and other teams as assigned;
• manage the operating budget and maintain fiscal control of the Laboratory Department;
• hire, supervise and evaluate staff for the Laboratory Department;
• coordinate with hospital medical staff to ensure quality service delivery to patients/residents;
• collect blood samples from clients in all treatment areas;
• perform general maintenance on laboratory analyzers and general laboratory equipment;
• run quality control samples on test systems per policy and ensure proper functioning of analyzers;
• process and package patient samples for sending out to reference laboratory testing;
• perform CLIA Waived and ClIA Moderately complexity laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis;
• complete and report off on Laboratory QA;
• review and write policy;
• complete 6 week schedule staffing, including on-call hours.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Leadership qualities: A dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities; a person who is knowledgeable and skillful in the required duties of Laboratory Supervisor. An individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• principles, practices and current development in medical technology;
• safe laboratory procedures;
• the principles, practices, equipment and procedure of medical technology including physiology, hematology, phlebotomy, immunology and analytical chemistry.

Skill to:

• lead and foster a positive team and work environment;
• effectively organize and plan work to meet work objectives;
• establish and maintain good working relationships with patients;
• exercise good judgment in appraising situations and in making decisions;
• present data with clarity and accuracy;
• understand and interpret complete oral and written directions, formulas and charts;
• provide professional and technical guidance to Laboratory staff.

Ability to:

• display high standards of ethical conduct;
• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• develop and maintain strong relationships with diverse groups;
• exhibit strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality and positive approach;
• exercise sound judgement when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
• work independently while accepting guidance and soliciting input;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize talks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3W6
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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