Laboratory Supervisor

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Lab supervises the routine activities of the laboratory or a laboratory section to ensure that staffing is adequate and that tests are performed, recorded, and reported in a timely manner and in accordance with quality standards. Assists with staff hiring, training, performance evaluations, payroll, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to make tactical decisions around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB)
ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C)
ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG)
ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT)
ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H)
ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT)
ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL)
ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M)
Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB)
ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB)
ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:
ASCP-BB
ASCP C
ASCP-CG
ASCP-CT
ASCP-H
ASCP-HT
ASCP-HTL
ASCP-M
ASCP-MB
ASCP-SBB
ASCP-SC
ASCP-SH
ASCP-SM
CHS-ABHI
CHT-ABHI
CLS
MLS
MT
SCT
SCYM
SMB.
ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH)
ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM)
Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI)
Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Technologist (MT)
Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT)
Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM)
Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB)

Nice To Haves

MLS ASCP or equivalent with at least 4 years of blood bank lead experience

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of assigned subordinates engaged in the pre-analytical, analytical, and/or post-analytical phases of testing. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
Prepares schedules, coordinates job assignments, and monitors personnel. Assist in the selection, orientation, training, assignments, evaluations, discipline, and discharge of employees.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the laboratory, staffing, and scheduling.
Communicates and escalates staffing issues or other concerns to management in a timely manner.
Monitors the inventory system to ensure that necessary supplies are available as needed and in the proper quantity.
Assists with implementing quality assurance programs and maintains standards and records that document compliance with regulatory agencies.
Assists with the review of all quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, and any associated corrective action.
Assists with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.