Qualifications:

Full 1. Q1. Qualifications

● Meets applicable CLIA and State of California requirements for high complexity laboratory General

Supervisor

● Minimum Bachelor’s degree in lab science AND 1 year laboratory training or experience in high

complexity testing OR qualified as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing AND at least 2 years

laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing.

● Holds a valid State of California CLS license.

● Clinical experience in the specialties of testing preferred but not required.

2. Job Relations

Workers Supervised: Testing personnel, Medical Technicians, Lab processors, Collectors and lab assistants.

Supervised by: Lab Director, Technical Supervisor, Lab Manager, CEO.

3. Job Summary

Responsible for the daily testing of patient samples in all areas of the clinical laboratory according to

established policies and procedures to include: operation of computerized and automated instrumentation,

quality control and maintenance, test results distribution, referral testing, and specimen collection.

Knowledgeable of the principles upon which lab tests are based and can recognize appropriate questionable

and critical results. Possesses the ability to organize workload for maximum efficiency, accuracy and ensures

that reports are legible. Oversees and manages the assigned department including staff, education, quality

control, quality assurance and the overall quality of Lab test results.

4. Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities

1. Is accessible to testing personnel at all times to provide on-site, telephone or electronic support.

2. Provides day to day supervision of personnel performing moderate and high complex testing.

3. Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical

performance are maintained.

4. Fulfills other responsibilities as delegated by the lab director or technical supervisor including:

5. Resolving technical problems and ensures that remedial action is taken whenever test systems deviate

from the labs established performance specifications.

6. Ensuring patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and test systems

are functioning properly.

7. Providing orientation and training to all testing personnel

8. Evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.

9. Evaluates competency assessment and observation of technical skills. Assures that testing personnel

maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report tests results promptly, accurately and

proficiently.

10. Encourages and promotes a work environment that facilitates team efforts, positive

11. attitudes and creativity among co-workers both within and outside the department.

12. Performs Quality Assurance activities, is an integral team player in the effectiveness of the quality

improvement plan, helps identify problems, investigate, monitor and recommend solutions for change.

Quality Control and Maintenance

1. Responsible for performing, recording and reviewing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually all

quality control and equipment maintenance according to established laboratory policy and procedure.

Ensures staff are following Westgard rules for quality control acceptability.

2. Documents all correction action according to laboratory policy.

3. Review Levey-Jennings graphs for quality control shifts or trends.

Inventory Control

1. Maintains proper rotation of supplies, dates and initials upon receipt.

2. Orders supplies as needed, notifies supervisor of any inventory issues.

Patient Testing

1. Ensures that the quality of a specimen has been maintained and is suitable prior to testing.

2. Oversees and performs patient testing within the department according to established policy and

procedure in a proficient and in a timely manner.

3. Documents all comments related to patient testing in the LIS.

4. Oversees all technical staff and ensures that staff are following laboratory policies & procedures.

Laboratory Information System

1. Oversees the all staff in ensuring they are properly utilizing the LIS for laboratory functions.

2. Pulls work lists frequently, to ensure all testing is resulted.

3. Has complete working knowledge of all aspects of the LIS.

Other

1. Assists Lab Director with the monitoring and collecting of data.

2. Attends continuing education as required by the professional regulations.

3. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Lab Director.

4. Responsible for assuring daily work is completed and any problems are resolved before leaving.

5. Follows all departmental safety policies, OSHA standards and reports safety hazards to the Lab Director.

6. Attends OSHA and Biomedical Waste annual training.

7. Follows compliance guidelines for confidentiality and HIPAA.

8. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner.

9. Attends and participates in meetings as needed.

5. Physical Demands

Requires prolonged standing, frequent sitting, bending, stooping, and Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Requires normal range of hearing, color- vision and manual dexterity sufficient to operate laboratory

instrumentation, keyboard, telephone, fax, photocopier and other office equipment as needed. Requires

ability to work under stressful conditions and possess good communication skills.

6. Working Condition

The occupant of this position spends 95% of the time inside an air-conditioned work area. The employee is

exposed to biohazardous and chemical materials which require personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

● Meets applicable CLIA and State of California requirements for high complexity laboratory General

Supervisor

● Minimum Bachelor’s degree in lab science AND 1 year laboratory training or experience in high

complexity testing OR qualified as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing AND at least 2 years

laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing.

● Holds a valid State of California CLS license.

● Clinical experience in the specialties of testing preferred but not required.

2. Job Relations

Workers Supervised: Testing personnel, Medical Technicians, Lab processors, Collectors and lab assistants.

Supervised by: Lab Director, Technical Supervisor, Lab Manager, CEO.

3. Job Summary

Responsible for the daily testing of patient samples in all areas of the clinical laboratory according to

established policies and procedures to include: operation of computerized and automated instrumentation,

quality control and maintenance, test results distribution, referral testing, and specimen collection.

Knowledgeable of the principles upon which lab tests are based and can recognize appropriate questionable

and critical results. Possesses the ability to organize workload for maximum efficiency, accuracy and ensures

that reports are legible. Oversees and manages the assigned department including staff, education, quality

control, quality assurance and the overall quality of Lab test results.

4. Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities

1. Is accessible to testing personnel at all times to provide on-site, telephone or electronic support.

2. Provides day to day supervision of personnel performing moderate and high complex testing.

3. Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical

performance are maintained.

4. Fulfills other responsibilities as delegated by the lab director or technical supervisor including:

5. Resolving technical problems and ensures that remedial action is taken whenever test systems deviate

from the labs established performance specifications.

6. Ensuring patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and test systems

are functioning properly.

7. Providing orientation and training to all testing personnel

8. Evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.

9. Evaluates competency assessment and observation of technical skills. Assures that testing personnel

maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report tests results promptly, accurately and

proficiently.

10. Encourages and promotes a work environment that facilitates team efforts, positive

11. attitudes and creativity among co-workers both within and outside the department.

12. Performs Quality Assurance activities, is an integral team player in the effectiveness of the quality

improvement plan, helps identify problems, investigate, monitor and recommend solutions for change.

Laboratory General Supervisor Job Description

modMD Laboratory | 208 Lincoln Blvd | Venice, CA 90291

Quality Control and Maintenance

1. Responsible for performing, recording and reviewing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually all

quality control and equipment maintenance according to established laboratory policy and procedure.

Ensures staff are following Westgard rules for quality control acceptability.

2. Documents all correction action according to laboratory policy.

3. Review Levey-Jennings graphs for quality control shifts or trends.

Inventory Control

1. Maintains proper rotation of supplies, dates and initials upon receipt.

2. Orders supplies as needed, notifies supervisor of any inventory issues.

Patient Testing

1. Ensures that the quality of a specimen has been maintained and is suitable prior to testing.

2. Oversees and performs patient testing within the department according to established policy and

procedure in a proficient and in a timely manner.

3. Documents all comments related to patient testing in the LIS.

4. Oversees all technical staff and ensures that staff are following laboratory policies & procedures.

Laboratory Information System

1. Oversees the all staff in ensuring they are properly utilizing the LIS for laboratory functions.

2. Pulls work lists frequently, to ensure all testing is resulted.

3. Has complete working knowledge of all aspects of the LIS.

Other

1. Assists Lab Director with the monitoring and collecting of data.

2. Attends continuing education as required by the professional regulations.

3. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Lab Director.

4. Responsible for assuring daily work is completed and any problems are resolved before leaving.

5. Follows all departmental safety policies, OSHA standards and reports safety hazards to the Lab Director.

6. Attends OSHA and Biomedical Waste annual training.

7. Follows compliance guidelines for confidentiality and HIPAA.

8. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner.

9. Attends and participates in meetings as needed.

5. Physical Demands

Requires prolonged standing, frequent sitting, bending, stooping, and Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Requires normal range of hearing, color- vision and manual dexterity sufficient to operate laboratory

instrumentation, keyboard, telephone, fax, photocopier and other office equipment as needed. Requires

ability to work under stressful conditions and possess good communication skills.

6. Working Condition

The occupant of this position spends 95% of the time inside an air-conditioned work area. The employee is

exposed to biohazardous and chemical materials which require personal protective equipment.time In person in LA. The hours 11-7 PM

BS degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences required.?

o A.S.C.P certification or equivalent required.

o Five years previous laboratory experience required with a minimum of three years in a supervisor capacity.

o molecular experience

o Generalist CLS background

o Knowledge and experience with Chemistry and Hematology automated analyzers.

o Knowledge of CAP standards and experience with laboratory regulatory inspections.

o Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of employees, patients, and other customers.?

o Basic computer skills required.?

o Effective organizational skills to maintain the flow of work and assure adequate staffing levels.

o Demonstrates the ability to be tactful and diplomatic, functions at an acceptable level in crisis situations

o Able to validate new tests in the lab. We are looking to validate STD testing, Basic chem and cbc panels.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person