Lab Supervisor

Knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Chemistry/Immunology

Must have Bachelors and CA Tech Supervisor Licensure

*Ensures the satisfactory performance of the entire phlebotomy function which includes overseeing scheduling, training, and all HR responsibilities. *Provides technical training in all areas of responsibility. *Confirms abnormal results and calls the facility to obtain clinical information on patients with “rare and improbable” test results. *Reviews payroll, incident, accident and corrected reports. *Maintains the Technical Procedure Manuals, with periodic updates. *Reviews all technical procedures prior to presentation to lab director for approval. *Ensures that QC is within appropriate limits and that all test results are accurate for Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis testing.

• Performs assessment of the efficiency of the utilization of all resources in areas of responsibility, including personnel management, equipment/reagent responsibility, equipment/reagent evaluation and method development.

• Works with vendors to bring new analyzers and methods on-line. *Conducts performance evaluations and competencies for all departmental staff personnel. *Analyzes and records all monitors of all quality assurance systems required to maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing. *Schedules and maintains complete coverage of all shifts in the laboratory. *Performs assessment of the operation of all instruments in areas of responsibility and assigns maintenance procedures or repairs as needed. *Ensures all documentation required by regulatory agencies, including quality control, maintenance and service records, and all documentation required for general operation of the laboratory is available. *Ensures QC for all tests in department and monitors QC reports/data. *Assigns priority and performs bench work in the laboratory, as needed. *Ensures the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment according to OSHA and CLIA regulations *Troubleshoots problems (client, instrument, and computer) as needed. Identifies and pursues self-improvement needs. *Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate. *Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains inventory of supplies utilized by all laboratory areas and re-orders as assigned

• Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MT (ASCP or equivalent) preferred.

• Four years progressively responsible laboratory experience.

• Must qualify under CLIA regulations as a technical supervisor.