Allied Health Intermediate Sup

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To plan and supervise the administrative functions of and supervise laboratory technologists, histotechnology?s/histology technicians and other support staff in the Electron Microscopy Laboratory. 

In addition to the duties below, the supervisor may also perform the duties of a senior technologist (smaller laboratories, fewer than 6 direct reports).

Responsibilities*

Operational oversight:

1. Provide day-to-day administrative supervision of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting high complexity test results.

2. Schedule employees to provide adequate and equitable staffing of all areas.

3. Supervise and coordinate daily operational lab activities.   

4. Provide staff with ongoing information and assistance to perform their duties.

5. Monitor and make changes to workflow to achieve maximum productivity and quality.

6. Serve as resource person for technical and procedural problems from staff and outside institutions.

7. Implement new and revised policies and procedures in the laboratory framework.

8. Establish an atmosphere that satisfies employees physical needs and safety.

QC/QA/Compliance

1. Responsible for monitoring specimen integrity to ensure acceptability.

2. Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

3. Coordinate, Implement and participate in monitoring the laboratory Quality Assurance Program. 

4. Assists with compliance of regulatory agency (i.e., CLIA, CAP) rules and regulations.

Orientation/Training/Competency

1. Provides or coordinates orientation to lab and department policies to all testing personnel.

2. Review and approve training checklists. 

3. Oversee and evaluate training of all personnel performing laboratory testing.  Verifies staff are trained and competent prior to performing testing on patient specimens independently. 

Personnel

1. Develop performance objectives for each employee and conduct formal reviews at least annually.  Evaluate employee skills and assess educational and training needs periodically.

2. Provide timely and constructive feedback. Participate in the resolution of employee grievances. Counsel and discipline as necessary.

3. Enforce attendance policy and approve payroll for direct reports.

4. Interviewing, hiring, discharge, or promoting assigned employees or making recommendations that are given weight.

5. Review and approve vacation or other time off requests.

6. Provide an environment which motivates and enriches staff.  Assist staff in personal and professional development.  Work with staff to improve workflow and create efficiencies.

7. Create opportunities for self and others to obtain additional skills and knowledge through a variety of methods. 

8. Fulfill and assist employees with departmental continuing education requirement.

Management

1. Work in cooperation with the management team to optimize workflow within the laboratory, to continually improve operations, and to plan future changes for the laboratory.  Actively participate in setting goals and objectives for the lab.

2. Take an active part in creating laboratory policy, organizational. decisions, selecting candidates, introducing new procedures, and selecting new equipment.

3. Work with Laboratory Manager to evaluate and recommend changes to the lab including equipment, supplies, and staffing

4. Keep Laboratory Manager informed of problems or changes in procedures that impact on the section or shift.

Perform Testing

Maintain expertise/competency in one or more areas under supervision to be able to adequately assess performance of staff and to provide assistance in event of short staffing situations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To plan and supervise the administrative functions of and supervise laboratory technologists, histotechnology?s/histology technicians and other support staff in the Electron Microscopy laboratory.

Required Qualifications*

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a laboratory science, with qualifications to perform high complexity testing with direct experience working/managing daily operations in an Electron Microscopy Laboratory.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift 25 lbs.

Desired Qualifications*

1. Demonstrated management experience and support staff in a CLIA Clinical Lab setting.

2. Certification as a Histotechnologist (ASCP)

3. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

4. Effective communication skills

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to teach and/or train students, junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and/or protocols.
7. Ability to work independently or as a member of our team. 
8. Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and exercise good judgment

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This full time Exempt position is full time and may require additional hours to complete responsibilities.  It will require rotating weekends, holidays and on call work schedule.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.

2. May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.