**Overview** *** UP to $5,000 Relocation Assistance*** St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services. **Responsibilities** **Job Summary / Purpose** Supervises laboratory personnel and operations to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Exercises authority over personnel decisions and is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical laboratory department. **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** 1. Supervises, coaches, and reviews the performance of laboratory personnel to ensure adherence to relevant policies and ethics 2. Oversees designated laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over personnel decisions 3. Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes 4. Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables 5. Selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results 6. Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system 7. Enrollment and participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered 8. Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results 9. Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications 10. Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly 11. Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed 12. Qualify and function as the CLIA defined Technical Consultant. Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA. Minimum of five years at a moderate or high complexity laboratory. **Preferred Education and Experience** One year experience as a supervisor or higher, preferred **Required Licensure and Certifications** Clinical Laboratory departments: State license: California: CLS:CA Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV North Dakota: MT-L:ND Tennessee: MT-L:TN Where state license not required: MT or CLS or MLS certification required, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet) Pathology Laboratory department: CT or HTL certification required, ASCP or equivalent **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training** Job duties require administrative skill and leadership qualities. Familiarity with financial management, Human Resources, Equipment Management, Quality Management, Physician Relations, Workflow Design are key skills to be successful. Excellent communication skills are needed to influence staff and to support internal and external customers. Extensive knowledge in state and federal regulations is needed to ensure ongoing compliance. **Pay Range** $30.47 - $44.19 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.