Laboratory Supervisor - Core Lab

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates up-to-date job knowledge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and adherence to, department policies and procedures.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Serves as a working coordinator of the section.
• Selects, trains, evaluates, counsels and discharges employees.
• Maintains section in accordance with the goals and policies of the department and the institution.
• Maintains budgetary control.
• Works at bench when required.
• Serves as an inspector for CAP.

Requirements

• A BS or BA degree and course requirements currently specified for the MT(ASCP), the HTL(ASCP) or the CT(ASCP), whichever is appropriate.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience or an MS with 3 - 5 years of experience.
• ASCP generalist certification or certification equivalent.

Qualifications

Maintains accreditation standards, quality control and inventory.

Maintains an adequate number of qualified, competent staff following departmental and institutional policies and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Maintains required records in accordance with accreditation requirements.

Sets up and monitors appropriate internal and external quality control for instruments and test correcting problems as necessary.

Makes recommendations for standing orders.

Compares cost and quality of supplies.

Prepares procedure manual, including biennial review in accordance with departmental formats and accreditation guidelines.

Maintains test section “Activity Menu” and notifies the Manager in advance whenever a test is to be added or deleted.

Makes periodic replacements in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Adheres to safety (Universal Precautions), infection control and hazardous materials policies.

Maintains compliance in the section and notifies the Manager if there are problems that require work orders of equipment.

Respects and commits to the laboratory and the institution, and their policies.

Provides leadership that encourages good morale and appropriate performance standards.