Allied Health Intermediate Supervisor

Responsibilities

• BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
  • In addition to the duties below, the supervisor may also perform the duties of a senior technologist (smaller laboratories, fewer than 6 direct reports).
  • Operational oversight:
    • Provide day-to-day administrative supervision of qualified personnel performing testing and reporting high complexity test results.
    • Schedule employees to provide adequate and equitable staffing of all areas.
    • Serve as resource person for technical and procedural problems from staff and outside institutions.
    • Implement new and revised policies and procedures in the laboratory framework.
    • Establish an atmosphere that satisfies employees physical needs and safety.
  • QC/QA/Compliance
    • Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
    • Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
    • Review all high complexity testing performed by trained high school graduates qualifying as high complexity testing personnel within 24 hours when a CLIA qualified general supervisor is absent.
    • Coordinate, Implement and participate in monitoring the laboratory Quality Assurance Program.
    • Aids in compliance of regulatory agency (i.e., CLIA, CAP) rules and regulations.
  • Orientation/Training/Competency
    • Provides or coordinates orientation to lab and department policies to all testing personnel.
    • Reviews and approves training checklists.
    • Oversees and evaluates training of all personnel performing laboratory testing.
    • Verifies staff are trained and competent prior to performing testing on patient specimens independently.
    • Oversees performance competency documents of testing personnel.
  • Personnel
    • Develop performance objectives for each employee and conduct formal reviews at least annually.
    • Evaluate employee skills and assess educational and training needs periodically.
    • Provide timely and constructive feedback.
    • Participate in the resolution of employee grievances.
    • Counsel and discipline as necessary.
    • Enforce attendance policy and approve payroll for direct reports.
    • Review and approve vacation or other time off requests.
    • Provide an environment which motivates and enriches staff.
    • Assist staff in personal and professional development.
    • Create opportunities for self and others to obtain additional skills and knowledge through a variety of methods.
  • Management
    • Work in cooperation with the management team to optimize workflow within the laboratory, to continually improve operations, and to plan future changes for the laboratory.
    • Participate in setting goals and objectives for the lab.
    • Take an active part in creating laboratory policy, organizational decisions, selecting candidates, introducing new procedures, and selecting new equipment.
    • Work with Lab Manager to evaluate and recommend changes to the lab including equipment, supplies, and staffing.
    • Keep Lab Manager informed of problems or changes in procedures that impact the section or shift.
  • Work Testing
    • Maintain expertise/competency in one or more areas under supervision to be able to adequately assess performance of staff and to provide assistance in event of short staffing situations.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or biological science which is directly related to the duties of the position is required, as well as certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a clinical laboratory relative to the title.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory performing high complexity testing.
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting and hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Certification as an MB ASCP.
  • Demonstrated management experience of professional and support staff in a CLIA Clinical Lab setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and/or train students, junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and/or protocols.
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of our team.
  • Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and exercise good judgment.