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Job type full-time
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Texas oncology is looking for a laboratory supervisor to join our team!this position will support the longview locationTexas oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across texas and southeastern oklahomaOur founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearbyOur mission is still the same today-at texas oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve `more breakthroughsMore victories.` ® in their fight against cancerToday, texas oncology treats half of all texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead texas oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in texasWe offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous pto program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Scope: responsible for the efficient operation of a moderate or high complexity laboratory facilityEnsures accurate and timely testing proceduresAssures compliance with applicable regulations regarding laboratory operationsParticipates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flowSupports and adheres to the us oncology compliance program, to include the code of ethics and business standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities: -acts as working general supervisor for the laboratoryPerforms routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed-supervises laboratory personnelEvaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performanceTrains or assigns training of lab personnelProvides for continuing education program and monitors employee participationSchedules laboratory personnelDirectly supervises day to day testing and reporting-establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures-establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performanceSelect, evaluates, and validates all test methodsWrites new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual-reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance recordsEnsures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning-maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing-maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal osha regulations and other safety regulationsEnforces safety standardsMaintains employee health records when mandated-orders supplies and equipmentEvaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectivenessPerforms cost analysis on major equipment purchases-analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory servicesRecommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis-interfaces with other disciplines (i.eNursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation-maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed-maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff-assists management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts-participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow-demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws.
Minimum qualifications: associates degree in medical technology or related science field, bachelors degree in medical technology preferredMinimum five years experience in laboratory testingPrevious supervisory experience preferredAscp or equivalent certification requiredCurrent state licensure if required.
Physical demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPhysical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipmentRequires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carryOccasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbsRequires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal rangeRequires legible handwriting.
Work environment: the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWork is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.
Effective september 30, 2021, texas oncology is mandating the covid-19 vaccination for all employees, including new hiresIf currently unvaccinated, new hires will be granted a 30-day window upon employment to receive their first vaccination doseExemptions for medical, and religious circumstances will be subject to review on a case by case basisAll employees must be fully vaccinated by december 3, 2021Please initial your acknowledgement of this mandateFailure to initial will remove your application from consideration.
All texas oncology employees, except those who work from home full time or who have a medical or religious accommodation, must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the cdc, by december 3.
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