Laboratory Supervisor - Birmingham, AL

Laboratory Supervisor - Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY:          Assists the Pathologists and Laboratory Manager in planning objectives and scope of laboratory services.  Supervises daily activities, including proper staffing levels, to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology with at least one year of training and/or experience in high complexity testing; or
• Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology with at least two years of training and/or experience in high complexity testing; or
• Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a general supervisor prior to 2/28/1992
• Current ASCP certification (HT)
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Histotechnician

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Director of Operations and Laboratory Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting
• Repetitive hand, wrist and shoulder motion
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Detail oriented

EXAMPLE OF WORK  PERFORMED

The omission of specific statements or descriptions does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Manages the daily activities of the laboratory to ensure quality services are rendered in an efficient and timely manner
• Maintains and assists with continual compliance as required by standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies
• Establishes and monitors the standards of accuracy, precision and efficiency in performance of laboratory tests or the operation of equipment.  Takes corrective action and documents results.
• Maintains quality of laboratory work complying with accreditation standards.
• Assures compliance with laboratory safety and infection control policies.
• Monitor all quality assurance activities within the department.
• Assists with recruiting efforts and participates in the termination process as required.
• Monitors employee performance, completes and conducts periodic evaluations, counsels and disciplines as necessary in accordance with guidelines.
• Oversees employee schedules, approves timesheets, approves and monitors PTO to ensure availability to effectively handle daily activities.
• Trains and updates team on new policies/procedures.
• Accessible to the laboratory as needed for on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation.
• Able to perform all duties of a Histotechnician.

PROFESSIONAL:

• Support the priorities and decisions made by the Pathologists and Director of Operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to do detailed multi-tasks.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.

BENEFITS: (Full Time Employees)

• Med/Dent/Vision/Life Ins 
• 401k
• Vacation and PTO