Supervisor, Laboratory Operations

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and administering the laboratory quality assurance program to ensure testing accuracy and consistency.
• Updating the standard operating procedures (SOP) and procedure manuals for each laboratory department with AHA Supervisors, Laboratory Managers and Laboratory Directors.
• Supervise and manage laboratory team.
• Evaluating and reviewing quality control data for issues and making corrective action plans.
• Maintain instrumentation; answer technical questions.
• Organizing and filing maintenance and quality control logs.
• Resolve QC issues
• Resolve specimen integrity issues.
• Checking QC and calibration verification for each department.
• Follow CAP & CLIA standards.
• Assisting in the preparation for accreditation reviews; complete CAP surveys.
• Providing orientation and training to all testing personnel
• Maintain proper staffing and coverage.
• Responsible for completion of staff payroll related items in Paycor.
• Assist in evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.
• Participates in available continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervision of all Laboratory Personnel

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must meet qualifications for a Laboratory Supervisor per CLIA guidelines. Medical Technologist credentialed with the American Society Clinical Pathologists or acceptable equivalent is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Must be able to present information to all levels on the company in a manner that insures understanding and follow through
• Must be able to present information in a concise and clear manner to our clients

MATH SKILLS:

• N/A

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient at MS Office Suite
• Ability to quickly learn internal lab systems

Education and Experience: Requirements for education and experience for this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Medical Technology or Life Sciences
• 3 to 5 Years of experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Less than 10% over night travel on an annual basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Potential exposure to blood and body fluid: Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Lift/Carry - 26-75%

Push/Pull - 26-75%

Reach Overhead - 26-75%

Climb - 26-75%

Squat/Bend/Kneel - 26-75%

Sit - 26-75%

Stand - 26-75%

Walk/Move About - 76-100%