Lab Supervisor

Patient First•Sterling, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sign-on Bonus! The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee; Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and reporting any . Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame; Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests respectfully and in a timely manner; Supervising full and part-time laboratory personnel on a daily basis to ensure that each position’s responsibilities are carried out, that work meets quality standards, and policies, regulations, and procedures are followed; Ensuring that patient test results are not reported unless the test systems are properly functioning and reporting any test system problem to assigned Technical Consultant; Submitting monthly staffing schedules for all lab personnel; approving payroll for lab personnel in a timely manner; and providing all lab orientation and in-service training to all testing personnel; Assisting in interviewing lab candidates; Assisting in on-site training of lab personnel and functioning as an administrator and working as a Laboratory Technologist/Technician at least two days per week; Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel; Evaluating all lab personnel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year of employment and annually or as needed; Assisting testing personnel in person or by telephone to resolve technical problems while testing is performed; Maintaining records of laboratory tests for two years; Implementing safety regulations as directed; Reviewing lab inventory data and notifying the Director of Medical Support when adjustments are needed with inventory control; Ensuring lab personnel understand all new and revised policies and procedures; Ensuring all Charge Change and Courtesy write-offs are forwarded daily to the Administrative Services department; Demonstrate proficiency in using the medical record system; Maintaining a clean work area by performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA Guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed; Receiving and storing ordered supplies; Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations; Attending staff meetings as directed; Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere; Willing to work at any center due to staffing, center emergency, or a reduction of work; Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained; Completing other duties as directed. Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred. To learn more about our non physician benefits package please click here. To learn more about our physician benefits please click here

Requirements

Employee must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum typing experience required
At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
Employee must be a High School graduate (or equivalent) and must meet one of the following requirements: Incumbent located in Maryland or Virginia must hold an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and have two years training/experience; or a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and one year training/experience; Incumbent located in Pennsylvania or New Jersey must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science or HEW certification by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a Medical Technologist, plus six years of laboratory experience
Must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing
Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required
Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation
Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information
Must be able to produce reliable quality laboratory results under stressful conditions
Must be able to perform CPR and update certification as needed
Must be able to hear pages, bells, and phone system
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly four to seven hours at a time)
Must be able to lift moderate to heavy items (20-50 lbs)
Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communications required
Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks at one time

Nice To Haves

Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee
Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and reporting any . Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame
Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests respectfully and in a timely manner
Supervising full and part-time laboratory personnel on a daily basis to ensure that each position’s responsibilities are carried out, that work meets quality standards, and policies, regulations, and procedures are followed
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported unless the test systems are properly functioning and reporting any test system problem to assigned Technical Consultant
Submitting monthly staffing schedules for all lab personnel
Approving payroll for lab personnel in a timely manner
Providing all lab orientation and in-service training to all testing personnel
Assisting in interviewing lab candidates
Assisting in on-site training of lab personnel and functioning as an administrator and working as a Laboratory Technologist/Technician at least two days per week
Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel
Evaluating all lab personnel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year of employment and annually or as needed
Assisting testing personnel in person or by telephone to resolve technical problems while testing is performed
Maintaining records of laboratory tests for two years
Implementing safety regulations as directed
Reviewing lab inventory data and notifying the Director of Medical Support when adjustments are needed with inventory control
Ensuring lab personnel understand all new and revised policies and procedures
Ensuring all Charge Change and Courtesy write-offs are forwarded daily to the Administrative Services department
Demonstrate proficiency in using the medical record system
Maintaining a clean work area by performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA Guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed
Receiving and storing ordered supplies
Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations
Attending staff meetings as directed
Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere
Willing to work at any center due to staffing, center emergency, or a reduction of work
Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
Completing other duties as directed
Responsible for understanding and performing work as a Technologist/Technician as outlined in the Laboratory Technologist/Technician job description
Provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism