Core Supervisor, ASCP Medical Technologist
Job description
All staff members at Yakima Valley Memorial must be in compliance with our Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.
Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
ROLE SUMMARY
The ASCP Core Supervisor is accountable for day-to-day patient testing activities within multiple departments; Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities to assure sufficient quantities of supplies, reagents, and qualified staff are available to meet the standards of care as appropriate for the age of the patients served in a cost effective manner. Works with the Clinical Laboratory Manager and Director to assure compliance with all regulatory agencies. Maintains direct oversite of the Medical Technologists and Medical Technicians that work in any of the three departments under the Core Department scope.
Core supervisor is responsible for the overall activities of the laboratory in the absence of the Director and/or Manager (Weekends, Holidays, 2nd /3rd shift).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises the work of laboratory section staff in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed, and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems within the chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis departments. Consistently maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Considers the priority and urgency of test results (STAT, ASAP, Panic Values, etc.) and reports those results within the established time frame and with documentation.
- Develops and implements quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations; prepare and maintain applicable records and institutes corrective action as appropriate.
- Ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment by performing calibrations, preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions.
- Prepares technical reports reflecting volume of work, procedures utilized, and test results. Coordinates the preparation of reports and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Designs appropriate work schedules for staffing issues and the need for modified staffing plans
- Plans daily work assignments in order to maintain adequate personnel for laboratory efficiency.
- Coordinates student rotations to include instruction in laboratory methods and procedures.
- Interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results.
- Promotes professional growth and development of employees. Assists in fostering improvement, team work, high performance and quality.
- Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.
- Assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment.
- Participates in intra-departmental and inter-departmental efforts at Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Identifies opportunities for improving operating efficiencies.
- Utilizes supplies and equipment adequately but not excessively.
- Completes all relative documentation relating to the training and orientation of staff.
- Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to staff as appropriate. Completes all documentation required for performance issues involving manager when needed
- Monitors time keeping, attendance and tardy levels for direct reports following Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) policy
- Works in conjunction with Human Resources and the Manager in interviewing, training and on-boarding, transfers, promotions and employee relations concerns.
- Assists with the development of the various budgets as they pertain to area of responsibility and other strategic endeavor roll outs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree that meets CLIA requirements for testing personnel required.
Experience: Minimum of four years of experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory setting required. Minimum of two years of experience in assigned Clinical Lab area.
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Registered Medical Technologist (ASCP) or equivalent required. Washington State (DOH) Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist required if collecting blood.
ABOUT US:
Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is primarily a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM extends beyond the existence of a community hospital, including a multispecialty team of more than 200 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.
As the region’s leading health care provider and Yakima’s largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we can transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important vision, our diverse workforce bands together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike.
We believe that the way we treat our patients, and our fellow employees is a vital part of the job we do every day. Together, we can create loyal, enduring partnerships with our patients, our community, and one another; while staying focused on improving the quality of life for our patients and the overall quality of the organization. At Yakima Valley Memorial, we listen to staff ideas and empower them to innovate and create changes.
At YVM, we are committed to establishing a diverse and encouraging workplace that supports all employees, appreciating their unique backgrounds and experiences. We believe our culture enables us to meet our mission and values while serving patients, current employees, and any prospective employees in the Yakima Valley. We hope you join us in our passion for delivering remarkable patient care and on what’s most important to us – making you better so our patients get better.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported. We recognize that our staff is our most valuable resource! We are proud to offer all employees an excellent Total Rewards Package that is well-rounded in the elements that matter to you and your family. Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality staff members to continue contributing to patient care locally in the Yakima Valley. These offerings include:
HEALTH
We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to meet the needs of you and your family. Benefits include:
- Offerings of two (2) medical plans covering a range of providers and services within the Yakima Valley and beyond
- Saving and spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses, including a Health Savings Plan (HSA) that ranks above all Health Care 500+ and Fortune Best Benchmarks with a generous employer contribution
- Access to virtual care
- Variety of wellbeing programs, resources and initiatives
FINANCIAL
- Retirement Plans: We offer pre-tax and Roth voluntary 401k programs for employees to contribute into. In addition to your contributions, after one year of employment we offer a generous double match which consists of the following:
- We will match on your 401k deferrals, assuming a minimum contribution.
- We will contribute a flat percentage of your eligible income into your 401k account. All contributions are 100% employee vested immediately.
- A competitive compensation program: A market-driven compensation program that rewards employees for their experience - with potential opportunities for degree and certification pay, recognizing employees for their skills and initiative to grow. Opportunities are offered for performance-based bonuses to reward the dedication and innovation of our staff and leaders.
- Additional perks that inspire our employees to thrive, grow, and be well, including:
- A generous Employee Assistance Program
- On-Site Employee Health Clinic
- Fitness and wellness Partnerships
- A Tuition reimbursement program
- On-Site Childcare
At YVM, we:
- Improve the patient experience of care, the health of our community, and the work life of our team members, all while reducing the cost of health care
- Provide culturally compassionate healthcare to all patients
- Drive toward better healthcare outcomes and experiences
- Aim to be proactive and agile as the healthcare industry changes
Our core purpose is to inspire people to thrive! Please join us as we create a healthy Yakima, one person at a time.
“Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.”
Location: Multicare - Yakima Memorial Hospital · Clinical Laboratory
Schedule: Non-Exempt, Full Time, All, Varies
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