Laboratory Supervisor

Description:

Summary:

The Laboratory Supervisor functions as the managing technologist, under the guidance of the Lab Director, and is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of objectives for the Lab. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all technical, logistical, and administrative functions to ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results for all clinical laboratory samples within established time frames. The Laboratory Supervisor functions within the scope of practice regulated by State and National government as well as various accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all histological and microbiology techniques, as a bench technologist approximately 75% of the time.
• Reviews and integrates patient history with diagnostic results
• Performs and documents all quality controls with corrective actions.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory diagnostic equipment and ensures equipment is functioning properly.
• Enters patient data into computer interface for integration into the electronic medical record and retrieves data from the system.
• Interprets complex data and communicates it effectively to providers and staff.
• Disposes and documents the use of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Organizes laboratory area including general cleaning and upkeep.
• Performs all safety inspections and adheres to safety standards.
• Ensures all regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensures all specimens are processed in a timely manner and rotated among staff.
• Contributes to the establishment of a highly professional department to provide exceptional quality service.
• Oversees quality assurance program; ensures compliance with quality control standards and safety guidelines.
• Handles and coordinates the resolution of complex issues.
• Participates in the hiring, disciplinary action and performance management of lab staff.
• Ensures that employee competencies are maintained annually.
• Collaborates with the Director to improve operational efficiency; develops and implements recommendations to improve operations and optimize customer service.
• Addresses systems issues; troubleshoots problems and/or arranges for technical service.
• Maintains departmental supplies and inventories to ensure operational efficiency within established budget guidelines.
• Assesses the need for additional equipment, services and/or staff.
• Prepares analytical reports to effectively communicate departmental performance.
• Updates SOPs as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
2. Registered ASCP, AMY, ISLCT, or HEW required.
3. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist preferred.
4. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisor position preferred.

Skill Requirements

1. Excellent attention to detail.
2. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
3. Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
6. Working knowledge of medical laboratory collection, testing, and use of equipment.
7. In depth knowledge of CLIA, JCAHO, CAP, and state regulations.
8. Strong leadership skills

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is responsible for the supervision of staff in the laboratory department

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Extending periods of sitting and standing
2. Manuel dexterity
3. Repetitive motion
4. Bending and kneeling
5. Walking
6. Pushing and Pulling