SPECIMEN PROCESSING SUPERVISOR Location Seattle, WA (University District area) : SPECIMEN PROCESSING SUPERVISOR Req #: 227213 Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 10/13/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5429 - $7768 per month Other Compensation: Shift: Night Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research, and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 1400 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and natural beauty. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department has an outstanding opportunity for a SPECIMEN PROCESSING SUPERVISOR (FULL-TIME, NIGHT-SHIFT) RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates employee performance and do annual performance evaluations. Plans additional/remedial training policies and procedures Comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies Participate in all aspects of the hiring process Schedules and supervises the overall operation of a 7 day/week, 24 hour/day Specimen Processing Services (SPS) Accurately manages timekeeping and approval responsibilities of employee time cards using web-based or local software programs to include but not limited to leave requests, overtime, schedules, attendance, etc. Supervises detection and correction of errors by monitoring and reviewing by using HC1 or any other feedback mechanism provided. Troubleshoots and reports on issues or concerns from other laboratory divisions or hospital staff through hc1 or other reporting mechanisms, e.g., Quality Improvement tracking, Incident Reports, or Patient Safety Network (PSN). Audits deletion of patients charges Works with PSPS Manager to determine appropriate inventories and establishes levels of Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Services (SPS) supplies Responsible for preventive maintenance on SPSA equipment Works with leadership to review and update procedures, policies, and job aid in Media Lab. Participate in inspections and surveys, including but not limited to CAP (College of American Pathologist), JCAHO (Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospital Organizations) and DOH (Department of Health) Support service and Lab Medicine goals, service efficiency, and effectiveness through such activities as: participating in problem-solving, demonstrating support for policies, sharing expertise, and contributing to project work and committees With Manager input, develop goals and objectives; work with staff to achieve the objectives Perform corrective action to include but not limited to investigation, follow up, etc as needed on violations of procedure and policies in a timely manner Ensure employee competencies and certifications are up to date Acts on staff performance to meets the standard and immediately address issues Assist in gathering information in preparation of budget May prepare costs analyses of equipment and procedures Regularly communicates with staff individually and in groups through in-person rounding Meets with hospital staff to resolve issues Maintains professional and ethical behavior as a role model to staff Performs other related duties as required REQUIREMENTS: Two years of college-level science in an applicable field AND one year of experience as a Specimen Processing Technician Lead OR High School graduation or GED Certification AND two years of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory OR Equivalent education/experience Obtain state of Washington certification as a Health Care Assistant Level A within sixty days of employment date or equivalent education/experience. MA-P (Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy) certification Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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