Washington Regional
Washington Regional Medical Center is our regions only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary
The Chemistry Supervisor is responsible for overseeing personnel and the performance of testing within the chemistry department. Responsibilities include working closely and communicating effectively with all hospital departments and external clients referring lab work to this facility. The incumbent is responsible for the management of analyzers and quality management activities. The incumbent is responsible for the formulation and updating of policies and procedures and documentation required to meet regulatory standards. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with laboratory testing, phlebotomy, clerical and specimen processing as needed. The incumbent must be able to troubleshoot situations and provide direction to the staff as needed. The incumbent must be self-directed and able to function with minimal supervision. Work hours can consist of sitting and standing with 60% of the time sitting. Manual dexterity and visual/auditory acuity is required for job performance. Verbal and auditory acuity to both communicate/interpret and receive test information from analyzers or via telephone is also required. Occasional lifting and/or pushing of up to 40 lb. is required. This position has exposure to body fluids and communicable disease.

Licenses/Certifications Required
ASCP or equivalent credential

Specific Educational & Skill Competencies Required
The Chemistry Supervisor must have a Bachelor of Science degree and be certified by a national Registry Accreditation for Laboratory Science. Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required. Advanced communication, analytical and testing skills are required.