Per Diem Microbiology Supervisor

Microbiology Supervisor is responsible for the management and operation of the Microbiology Laboratory as well as for the testing and implementation of new test and procedures, managing investigations and deviations, and communicating results to management.

Supervisor will ensure regulatory compliance in addition to supervision and support of the Microbiology staff and the department.

This is an employed position with competitive salary, benefit package and paid time off.

• Supervise personnel in the technical operations of the Microbiology lab on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensuring that technical procedures are performed according to established` SOP under the highest standards of quality in a timely manner.
• Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment for optimum patient care, adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, rules/regulations, including but not limited to, absenteeism, ETIME, cell PHONE usage, dress code and rules of conduct.
• Demonstrates standards of performance and behaviors consistent with DRIVE to Patient-Centered Excellence. Makes Customer Service a priority, treating customers (patients, visitors, and co-workers) in a professional manner exercising courtesy and tact.
• Follows standard precautions, laboratory safety protocols, use appropriate Personal Protective equipment (PPE), decontaminate the bench surfaces and equipment and does proper documentation. Adheres to infection control, safety and patient privacy protocols, c omplies with all safety and HIPAA rules, maintains environment of care standards and work on laboratory goals to prioritize safety and care of patients. Knowledgeable about contents of policies/procedures including changes/updates relevant to scope of testing activities.
• Manages, plans, organizes and evaluates functions related to Microbiology laboratory operations and administration including, but not limited to testing performed in the Microbiology laboratory, Laboratory Information System (LIS), Customer Service, Scheduling, laboratory safety, Inventory, Budget tracking and/or related Tasks.
• Assist in hires, trains, disciplines, evaluates performance of staff, and ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.