Regional Laboratory Supervisor - South Metro

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of a moderate or high complexity laboratory facility.
• Ensures accurate and timely testing procedures.
• Affirms compliance with applicable regulations regarding laboratory operations.
• Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
• Manages assigned laboratory staff.
• Trains or assigns training of lab personnel.
• Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation.
• Schedules laboratory personnel.
• Directly supervises day to day testing and reporting.
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures.
• Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performance.
• Selects, evaluates, and validates all test methods.
• Writes new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual.
• Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations and other safety regulations.
• Enforces safety standards.
• Maintains employee health records when mandated.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Evaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness.
• Performs cost analysis on major equipment purchases.
• Analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services.
• Recommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis.
• Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Assists management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts.
• Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in high-complexity medical laboratory testing.
• ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Preferred 1+ years previous supervisory experience.