Lab Supervisor

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.

• 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

• 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

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