Lab supervisor

Description

Position Summary

Supervises the daily operations of parts of the Laboratory department; supervises staff; assists in selection of personnel for hire; performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination. Advanced responsibilities include, but are not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance. Co-Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accreditation together with the rest of the leadership team. Demonstrates subject matter expertise in core laboratory, blood bank, microbiology or other specialty department.

Responsibilities

• Supports supervision of Lab assistants, assists in the selection of personnel for hire; performance management; and make recommendations on discipline and termination as well as staff evaluation and performance.
• Develops and delivers laboratory competency training and assessment programs for staff; Co-Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accreditation; Maintains and manages proficiency testing and maintains documentation for accreditation; Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accreditation.
• Performs Laboratory testing, operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrument and equipment.
• Identifies quality and failures as they occur; Ensures service level agreements are met through implementation of operational efficiencies in work area.
• Assist department leadership in developing and maintaining policies and procedures within the department to maintain compliance.
• Evaluates new procedures, equipment and products for use in the lab; Develops workflow process to meet lab productivity.
• Ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information and critical results are reported timely.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Special Skills

• Demonstrates professional development over time.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively implement change and manage departmental budgets.
• Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.
• Reports directly to department director.
• Computer skills preferred.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/ or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491). Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.

Experience: 5 years experience as Medical Technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care facility.

Licensure/Certifications: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure as required by State law.

Preferred Requirements

Experience: 5 years laboratory supervisory experience.

Licensure/Certifications: MLS/ MT Certification, MLT #LI-AL1