Laboratory Services Supervisor - Clinical Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Days

About the role

The Laboratory Services Supervisor performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized assays in a specific section of the Clinical Laboratory. As Supervisor, the individual is responsible for technical and staff supervision, administrative management of the section and for assuring proficiency of staff, accurate instrument operation, performance of maintenance and troubleshooting measures, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated assays while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and productivity.
• Recognizes normal, abnormal and critical results and taking appropriate action as required, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient.
• Maintain adequate supply levels for a specified section of the laboratory.
• Communicate and interact effectively with co-workers and guests of the institution.
• Obtain specimens from designated patients as necessary.
• Adhere to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluate new technical procedures and for assuring their accuracy and implementation in the section.
• Manage and monitor quality control data and for the timely performance of calibration and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Provide input to annual Performance Appraisal review for staff rotating in section. Assists in the process of commendations, counseling, interview and selection of employees.
• Aid the Department meet accreditation requirements by licensing agencies.
• Reinforce the use of personal protective equipment and maintains a safe work environment, requiring safe work practices.
• Cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situations.
• Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources.
• Assures results are available within defined TAT guidelines.
• Adheres to Safety / Infection Control guidelines using personal protective equipment as required.
• Displays flexibility to cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Clinical Laboratory Scientist license program.
• 4 years of experience in an acute care facility setting.
• 0 - 2 years of senior or supervising experience, including specialized and complex analysis, computer experience, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leading/guidance skills.

Qualifications

• Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Clinical Laboratory Scientist license program.
• 4 years in an Acute Care Facility setting.
• 0 - 2 years in a senior or supervising capacity.
• Prior senior or supervisory experience to include: specialized and complex analysis, computer experience, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement.
• Excellent Verbal and written Communication Skills.
• Leading/ guidance skills.

Skills

• Leading/ guidance skills.

Benefits

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Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 - $181,896.00.

Schedule

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