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Vanderbilt Health Laboratory SupervisorDiscover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.Job Summary:The Laboratory Supervisor assists the Administrative Laboratory Director with the administrative, quality, and regulatory oversight of all aspects of laboratory operations under the direction of the CLIA Laboratory Director. The Laboratory Supervisor will lead by example, foster a culture of inclusive and unified teamwork, and demonstrate a commitment to exceptional patient care and continuous quality improvement.Key Responsibilities:Coordinates and supervises activities within the laboratory; prepares data collection and analysis, maintains records, prepares reports, and effectively communicates information with staff and leadership.Supervises laboratory safety and security including maintaining current knowledge of all relevant protocols, regulations, standards, and safety procedures, as well as developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.Responsible for personnel activities such as staff scheduling and work assignments, setting priorities, evaluating performance; organizing training and staff development, coordinating staff meetings, continuing education/in-services, and student rotation schedules.Demonstrates exceptional coaching, mentoring, educational, and communication skills.Maintains an intimate working knowledge of federal, state, and industry regulatory standards for all complexities of clinical laboratory testing and applies that knowledge to effectively supervises laboratory personnel on maintaining operational compliance and inspection readiness.Responsible for laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools including validating, inspecting, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting; maintaining performance and compliance with the laboratory's quality management plan.Coordinates inventory management, requisitioning, invoicing, billing, and charge reconciliation tasks.Participates in cost analysis, capital, and strategic planning, and expense monitoring activities.Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team. Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.Core Capabilities:Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.Solves Complex Problems: Ap