Clinical Lab Supervisor - Cytogenetics

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A Brief Overview
The Genomic Diagnostic Laboratory (GDL) of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Lab Supervisor for our clinical Cytogenetics team consisting of Technical Specialists and Medical Laboratory Scientists. This is an exciting opportunity to join our laboratory where we use a wide variety of cytogenetic and molecular test methodologies for diagnostic and monitoring purposes, primarily in pediatric populations. Cytogenetic techniques applied to constitutional and somatic samples in our lab include karyotyping and FISH. The successful candidate will have a strong cytogenetic background that will be applied to training (i.e. team members, fellows, and other rotating students), clinical cases (including determination of appropriate follow up studies, as needed), and troubleshooting. Job responsibilities include scheduling work duties, providing semi-annual performance reviews, assuring that all accreditation requirements are in full compliance, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and working closely with lab leadership (including directors, managers, and supervisors). We seek a leader who has an interest in strategic planning to transform our current workflows with a focus on modernization to improve quality and efficiency. This position is on-site at our campus in Philadelphia, PA.
What you will do

• Schedule work duties
  • Justifies overtime in writing within three working days
  • Schedules staff, monitors and maintains budgeted hours including overtime
  • Constantly reviews and improves systems for increased efficiency and eliminates rework and waste.
  • Responsible for all technical work performed
  • Ensures that established turnaround time thresholds are met for STAT, urgent, and routine testing
  • Assures that licensing and accreditation requirements are in full compliance
  • Participates and passes all proficiency testing
  • Stays within federal and state guidelines
  • Ensures all procedure manuals are up to date
  • Reviews procedure manuals annually
  • Maintains and controls supply and reagent inventory
  • TQM-CQI
  • Participate in at least one TQM-CQI project
  • Inter/Intra-Departmental Committees
  • Participate in at least one committee during year
  • Provides an environment of open communication
  • Uniform Standards for Managers
  • Establishes department standards of excellence; assures consistent implementation by all staff.
  • Establishes integrated systems which improve services and are supportive of the Hospital's mission.
  • Develops, tests, implements, and evaluates new and creative approaches to meeting departmental and institutional goals.
  • Integrates trends in healthcare and own profession to forecast future departmental and institutional needs for program development, space, and financial resources.
  • Creates/supports an environment that fosters teamwork, cooperation, respect, and diversity.
  • Recruits, coaches, develops, and retains qualified, competent staff. Ensures staff meets all requirements of position.
  • Creates and maintains an environment where staff feel valued, appreciated, and recognized.
  • Demonstrates an effective open door communication policy and process with staff.
  • Prepares and monitors budget(s) for assigned area(s).
  • Supports, enforces, and interprets institutional/departmental policies and procedures.
  • Compiles with CHOP safety, infection control and security policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Participates in professional and community activities.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to render age-appropriate care and services based on patients' developmental needs. If applicable, please state the specific age range of patients (0-21)

• Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or similar field of study. Required
• Bachelor's Degree Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or similar field of study. Preferred
• Licenses/certificates/registrations: ASCP or related specialty certification preferred

• At least three (3) years of practical laboratory experience including instrumentation Required
• At least five (5) years of practical laboratory experience including instrumentation Preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Experience with chromosome analysis, FISH, probe labelling, and SNP microarray preferred

• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to handle confidential materials
• Ability to work the bench when necessary
• Ability to handle and interpret clinical data
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Must possess critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills