Laboratory Supervisor - Central Automated Lab - Third Shift

About the role

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories seeks a Laboratory Supervisor in the Central Automated Lab at Duke University Hospital. This position works Sunday - Thursday, 11:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities to assure sufficient quantities of supplies, reagents and qualified competent staff are available to meet the standards of care as appropriate for the age of the patients served in a cost-effective manner.
• Develop and implement quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain applicable records.
• Prepare technical reports reflecting volume of work, procedures utilized and test results.
• Cookbook student rotations to include instruction in laboratory methods and procedures.
• Design appropriate work schedules for subordinate employees and plans daily work assignments to maintain an adequate personnel complement for laboratory efficiency.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment with budgetary guidelines.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel.
• Interact courteously with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers.
• Oversee the ancillary testing program including quality control, quality assurance, and development of policies and procedures.
• Interpret accrediting agencies standards or guidelines for ancillary testing program and translate requirements into policies and procedures.
• Initiate corrective action as soon as deficiencies are identified.
• Complete checklists and other information sheets required and coordinate on-site inspections.
• Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation/consultation, verification of specimen quality and test results.
• Stay abreast of and execute latest technical and management developments including new lab procedures.
• Demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field OR has met the minimal education and experience requirements as outlined by a nationally recognized Med Tech certifying body.
• Experience: 5 years full time experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Skills: Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology; considerable knowledge of the clinical laboratory procedures; considerable knowledge of regulatory agencies standards; ability to develop and refine procedures; ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow; ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results; ability to train, orient and evaluate the job performance of various laboratory personnel; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees; ability to maintain inventory control systems and make budgetary projections; ability to schedule adequate numbers of competent staff on a day to day basis.