Specimen Processing Supervisor

Specimen Processing Supervisor - Lewisville, TX, Sunday to Thursday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Pay range: $58,656+ per year Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Supervise functions within the Specimen Processing department, which may include one or more of the following:
Specimen Processing, Test in Question/Problem Resolution, Imaging/Microfilming. Responsible for overseeing the following activities, daily operations of Specimen Processing, all compliance training, training of personnel, monitoring Quality of the department(s), monitor and improve productivity. Ensure maintenance of a safe, ergonomically sound, professional environment. Know and understand all functions of the department.

• Responsible for daily operations of department which may include responsibility for Imaging/Microfilming, Test In Question  and some Problem Resolution Client Service functions
• Oversees safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and cleanliness of department(including upgrades, repairs, etc.)
• Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures for Specimen Processing in accordance with Quest Diagnostics guidelines
• Reviews Specimen Processing Standard Operating Procedure Manual on a biannual basis and ensures departmental compliance. Identifies need for revisions and/oradditional SOP’s as indicated
• Where applicable, ensures all Federal, State & local licensure requirements are met, working with the QAand Medical Director’s offices
• Ensures all documentation is complete and reviewed as required for internal and external inspection/audit
• Ensures all employees meet Compliance Guidelines and Competency Testing. Ensures all employees receive adequate training and meet annual competencyrequirements
• Monitorsincoming necessary changes to ensure adequate supply of specimens to technicaldepartments
• May supervise packing and shipping of specimens to other laboratories, in accordance with IATAregulations
• Ensures integrity of specimens sent to other facilities meetthe criteria necessary to provide accurate and timelyresults
• Demonstratesleadershipskills in employee relations, scheduling, new employee onboarding, team meetings, coaching, performance management
• Establishes and motivates a participative work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement.
• Disseminates all essential information in a timely manner, using various forms of communication to all departmental staff.
• May track/enter time/attendance of employees
• Investigates/resolves and responds in and external customer issuesappropriately and effectively
• Oversees and ensure adequate supply inventory for the department
• Ensures continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives are implemented in accordance with established deadlines
• Participates in the interview, selection, and hiring of new employees
• Responsible for coaching, development,supervision, and succession planning of…