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At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Laboratory Supervisor - Immunohistochemistry Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Immunohistochemistry-Diagnostics Institute Job Code T2896E Shift Evenings Schedule 4:00pm-12:30am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. A Laboratory Superviso r   is   responsible for   the technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory, including day-to-day operations, supervision of personnel performing testing, and the accuracy and timeliness of test result reporting. A caregiver in this position works   full-time| 2 nd  shift| 3:00pm—11:30pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: • Participate in verifying test procedures performed and   establishing   laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system • Ensure enrollment and participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing   program   commensurate with the services offered. • Establish a quality control program   appropriate for   the testing performed,   establish   the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensure 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. • Resolve technical and operational problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. • Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been   taken   and the test system is functioning properly. • Identify   training needs and ensure that every performing   tests   receives regular in-service training and education   appropriate for   the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed. • Evaluate the competency of all testing personnel and   assure   that the staff   maintain   their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly,   accurately   and proficiently. • Ensure the competency of testing personnel in areas of   responsibility   i.e.   moderately complexity and/or high complexity testing. • Ensure that the staff   maintain   their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly,   accurately   and proficiently. • Evaluate and document competency assessment of testing personnel in laboratory area of responsibility at least semiannually during the first year the testing personnel   tests   patient specimens and annually thereafter. • Evaluate testing personnel competency through: • Directing observations of routine patient test performance, including patient preparation, if applicable, specimen handling,   processing   and testing. • Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results. • Reviewing intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records,   proficiency   testing results, and preventive maintenance records. • Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks. • Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing   samples   or external   proficiency   testing samples. • Assessment of problem-solving skills. • Supervise staff and handle staffing, hiring, orientation, scheduling,   evaluating   and developing staff including continuing education initiatives. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: • Pattern I: • Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological,   clinical   or   medical laboratory science,   or   medical technology from an accredited institution • 5 years of clinical laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing • 3-5 years of clinical laboratory leadership role preferred. • Pattern II:   (Histology and Cytology only) • Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university • Education and training   equivalent   to   meet   ASCP Board of certification qualifications for Histotechnologist (HTL) • Education and training   equivalent   to   meet   ASCP Board of Certification qualifications for Cytotechnologist (CT) • Meets the requirements and training of a Cytotechnologist (CT) as dictated by most current CLIA regulations • Required Documents: • Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided • Education will be verified • Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) member Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: • 3+ years of Cytogenetics and FISH testing experience • For Clinical Pathology: • MLS (ASCP) or ASCP eligible • For Anatomic Pathology: • HTL (ASCP) or ASCP eligible • CT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible • Two years of clinical laboratory management or supervisory experience • Clinical laboratory training or experience can be met by: • Medical technology internship • Full time   experience performing non-waived testing for the required number of years • Part-time experience performing non-waived testing, with   2080 hours   equivalent to one year. Physical Requirements: • Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope. • Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones. • Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment. • May be required to stand for long periods of time. • Light lifting may be required. • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.