Clinic Lab Supervisor

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

36d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinic Lab Director coordinates activities of clinical staff workers engaged in performing waived testing in off-site clinics for diagnosis and treatment of disease Helps cover shifts due to vacation/sick time Implement a program for providing assistance to all waived testing personnel, including instrument troubleshooting, developing procedures for testing, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies Ensure that prior to testing patient specimens, employees have appropriate training documented Assists with staff training and education Coordinates with SCCH Lab Supervisor and Director of Clinic Quality and Competency to ensure all testing staff complies with completion of annual competency Ensures good lab practices are followed-re: specimen collections and labeling of specimens and identification of test devices Reviews test result/control worksheets to ensure quality practices are followed Ensures manually entered test results are checked for correctness in LIS Reviews and make any necessary updates in the procedural manual on an annual basis when there is any change in testing procedure or instrument Ensure laboratory maintenance, QC and patient records are maintained for the required period Checks equipment temperatures and humidity daily log sheets, making sure they are in range, and that corrective action is taken if a temperature is out of range Ensures temperature/humidity monitors and timers are calibrated or replaced annually. Performs monthly reviews of test/controls worksheet at each clinic to ensure: Quality controls are performed appropriately No patient tests are resulted until the test system is functioning properly and necessary remedial action taken and documented Monthly checklist is given to SCCH Lab Director for approval Monthly review summary is sent to Director of Clinic Quality Ensure that proficiency testing samples from outside agencies are received, completed, and returned Ensures that investigation of any discrepant API result is investigated with appropriate documentation of Provides technical assistance to testing staff in trouble shooting instrument and/or procedure problems. Demonstrates competency in performing the following: Blood collection (venous and capillary) Waived tests performed in the clinics.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Has 10+ years’ experience in phlebotomy and waived testing experience
Possesses computer skills (Word, Excel)
Basic knowledge of SCCH Clinics Laboratory policies and procedures
Works collaboratively and professionally with co-workers, patients, outside agencies, and physicians
Performs waived testing and participates in proficiency testing programs
Understands state lab licensing requirements, federal CLIA regulations and requirements, and standards of laboratory accreditation agency
Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations per SCCH policies.
Practices courtesy, tact, and diplomacy–essential elements of the job–when in contact with clinic staff.
Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers
Able to work independently and delegate effectively.
Comply with medical staff and hospital policies regarding scope of laboratory services.
Documents competency of job performance on an annual basis according to CLIA guidelines
Performs required education in HealthStream
Performs required mandatory education in Media Lab
Follows the SCCH attendance policy
Utilizes time clock in a professional manner
Clocks out for breaks if leaving the hospital grounds

Responsibilities

Coordinates activities of clinical staff workers engaged in performing waived testing in off-site clinics for diagnosis and treatment of disease
Helps cover shifts due to vacation/sick time
Implement a program for providing assistance to all waived testing personnel, including instrument troubleshooting, developing procedures for testing, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Ensure that prior to testing patient specimens, employees have appropriate training documented
Assists with staff training and education
Coordinates with SCCH Lab Supervisor and Director of Clinic Quality and Competency to ensure all testing staff complies with completion of annual competency
Ensures good lab practices are followed-re: specimen collections and labeling of specimens and identification of test devices
Reviews test result/control worksheets to ensure quality practices are followed
Ensures manually entered test results are checked for correctness in LIS
Reviews and make any necessary updates in the procedural manual on an annual basis when there is any change in testing procedure or instrument
Ensure laboratory maintenance, QC and patient records are maintained for the required period
Checks equipment temperatures and humidity daily log sheets, making sure they are in range, and that corrective action is taken if a temperature is out of range
Ensures temperature/humidity monitors and timers are calibrated or replaced annually.
Performs monthly reviews of test/controls worksheet at each clinic
Ensure that proficiency testing samples from outside agencies are received, completed, and returned
Ensures that investigation of any discrepant API result is investigated with appropriate documentation of
Provides technical assistance to testing staff in trouble shooting instrument and/or procedure problems.
Demonstrates competency in performing blood collection (venous and capillary)
Demonstrates competency in performing waived tests performed in the clinics.
Participates in quality assurance monitoring programs
Reviews and updates documentation/records that establish compliance with policies and regulations affecting laboratory operation.
Monitors and prepares report of SCCH Lab quality program.
Other administrative/clerical duties as assigned by SCCH Lab Supervisor or SCCH Clinic Lab Director.