The Laboratory Supervisor position will provide technical leadership for the department supervised. The position will be responsible for test development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, workflow coordination, department training and orientation, supervision of the technical and non-technical employees, and interaction with vendors. The Laboratory Supervisor shall maintain laboratory standards with accrediting bodies including, but not limited to AABB, CAP, CDC, CLIA, FACHT, FDA, JCAHO, and HCFA. Technical competence and good judgment are required as errors could result in serious consequences to patients. 

• Completes and submits all Evaluations to the Laboratory Manager (includes Initial competency and skills assessment/validation)
• Performs direct observation and ensures competency for all department staff
• Monitors, trends, and reports all Quality Improvement indicators
• Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes. Monitors quality control and proficiency testing for department
• Ensures that accreditation standards are met for department in accordance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, AABB, FDA, OSHA, etc
• Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals. Reviews Manuals biannually, revises procedures as necessary
• Reviews test results, evaluates and resolves discrepancies. Investigates physician complaints
• Distributes workload to section staff taking into consideration priority of work and skill of the employee
• Prepares staff schedule to ensure adequate department coverage
• Maintains staffing for call-ins or other unusual circumstances

• Maintains an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department
• Evaluates new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical Director of the department
• Collaborates with Manager and other Supervisors to meet the educational needs of the staff through presentations, educational materials, online learning, offsite meetings, etc
• Makes recommendation to the Manager for hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Meets regularly with section Medical Director and seeks involvement regarding capital purchases, operational, and technical issues

• Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns
• Follows up on all safety events for department
• Documents attendance and tardy activity for department staff
• Communicates to staff consistently. Holds section huddles daily
• Attends required department or hospital meetings
• Serves in a problem solving role for the department
• Assists in the orientation of new department employees as demonstrated by the completed orientation checklist in the employees personnel file
• Makes suggestions for improvements of procedures and workflow
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(HEW), qualified as a technologist under CLIA rules, or equivalent. (required)
• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree required to meet CLIA rules

Experience:

• Four (4) years of hospital laboratory experience in department supervising (required)
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
• Previous experience with automated equipment in department supervising (preferred)

Certification:

• MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(HEW) (required)
• Individuals that are newly certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program

Specialty certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (SBB,SC,SH,SM, SCYM, SMB) (preferred)

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