US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities
Overview
Texas Oncology is looking for a Lab Supervisor to join our team! This full time position will support the Round Rock North, Georgetown, Georgetown East, and Harker Heights locations. This is a full-time Monday - Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our 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 nearby. Our 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 breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, 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 Texas. We 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.
What does the Lab Supervisor do? (including but not limited to)
Responsible for the efficient operation of a moderate or high complexity laboratory facility. Ensures accurate and timely testing procedures. Assures compliance with applicable regulations regarding laboratory operations. Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory. Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed.
Supervises laboratory personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performance. Trains or assigns training of lab personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. Schedules laboratory personnel. Directly 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 performance. Select, evaluate, and validate all test methods. Write new test procedures and maintain a current procedure manual.
Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records. Ensures 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 regulations. Enforce safety standards. Maintain employee health records when mandated.
Orders supplies and equipment. Evaluate new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness. Perform cost analysis on major equipment purchases.
Analyze true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommend pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis.
Interface with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
Maintain a clean working environment and restock the laboratory area as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Assist management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts.
Participate in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
Demonstrate working knowledge of applicable labor laws.
Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Lab Supervisor position will have the following background and experience:
Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science field, Bachelors degree in Medical Technology preferred. Or relevant equivalent experience.
Four (4) years of related work experience.
Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing.
ASCP or equivalent certification required.
Current state licensure if required.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical 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 equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.
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Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our 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 nearby. Our 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 breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, 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 Texas. We 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.
What does the Lab Supervisor do? (including but not limited to)
Responsible for the efficient operation of a moderate or high complexity laboratory facility. Ensures accurate and timely testing procedures. Assures compliance with applicable regulations regarding laboratory operations. Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory. Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed.
Supervises laboratory personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performance. Trains or assigns training of lab personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. Schedules laboratory personnel. Directly 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 performance. Select, evaluate, and validate all test methods. Write new test procedures and maintain a current procedure manual.
Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records. Ensures 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 regulations. Enforce safety standards. Maintain employee health records when mandated.
Orders supplies and equipment. Evaluate new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness. Perform cost analysis on major equipment purchases.
Analyze true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommend pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis.
Interface with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
Maintain a clean working environment and restock the laboratory area as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Assist management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts.
Participate in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
Demonstrate working knowledge of applicable labor laws.
Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Lab Supervisor position will have the following background and experience:
Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science field, Bachelors degree in Medical Technology preferred. Or relevant equivalent experience.
Four (4) years of related work experience.
Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing.
ASCP or equivalent certification required.
Current state licensure if required.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical 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 equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.
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