Lab Supervisor

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

12d•$33 - $57

About The Position

The Lab Supervisor performs laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection and processing, testing, and reporting results. The role assists with evaluating new or modified techniques and advises and assists with orienting and training personnel on equipment and software. The supervisor oversees department laboratory operations and has human resources responsibilities. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday during office hours, with flexibility and coverage as needed. On-call responsibilities may be assigned. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. The position may require safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science, or equivalent.
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or certification as AMT or MLS within 18 months of hire; MLT certification is required upon hire.
Three years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Maintain ASCP Board of Certification through the Certification Maintenance Program if certified by ASCP beginning January 1, 2004; maintain AMT certification through the Certification Continuation Program if certified by AMT beginning January 1, 2006.
Qualify as a General Supervisor under CLIA 88 guidelines.
Knowledge of current medical terminology, laboratory equipment and testing, quality control, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
Ability to perform a full range of laboratory tests and communicate with medical staff about procedures and results.
Ability to react calmly to emergencies, develop and maintain department quality assurance, and establish effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public.
Ability to read and understand information about laboratory instrumentation, follow written protocols, work independently, and communicate clearly.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting results.
Assist in evaluating new or modified laboratory techniques.
Advise and assist with orientation and training of personnel on equipment and software.
Oversee department laboratory operations and handle human resources responsibilities.
Collect, label, and prepare specimens for testing.
Maintain required documentation for laboratory procedures.
Process testing requisitions and prepare and distribute reports.
Provide information and consultation to requestors.
Recognize interdependencies with other areas and support other staff as needed.
Communicate professionally with coworkers and participate in regular staff meetings.
Perform competency and proficiency testing to maintain skills.
Complete educational activities to improve skills and assist consultants.
Participate in improving methods and processes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between facilities as needed.