Laboratory Technician Supervisor

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

12d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and managing in-house laboratory operations. Under the supervision of the Lab Technical Consultant and Department Director, this role performs and coordinates in-house laboratory testing, maintains testing and quality documentation, investigates deficiencies, manages laboratory supplies and inventory, and oversees blood bank operations. The position works with clinical departments, laboratory personnel, and contracted laboratory services to optimize specimen workflow. The supervisor is also responsible for the laboratory Quality Assurance Program and supply distribution and quality control. Additional duties may be assigned, and the employee is expected to demonstrate the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and values in their work and departmental processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with CLS or MLT certification, or an associate degree in an applied science field that meets CLIA’s general supervisor qualification.
At least 1 year of experience working in a high-complexity laboratory.
Experience managing personnel and processes.
Provide required vaccine records or evidence of immunity before the first scheduled workday.
Meet the stated healthcare personnel immunization and screening requirements: Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination; current seasonal influenza vaccination during the specified November 1–March 31 period; measles, mumps, and rubella immunity or vaccination; varicella immunity or vaccination; documented Tdap immunization; and qualifying tuberculosis screening.
Complete a pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate all in-house laboratory testing under the supervision of the Lab Technical Consultant and Department Director.
Perform testing and analysis.
Collect, log, and transfer laboratory specimens, including cultures and pathology.
Coordinate API testing as directed by the Technical Consultant.
Maintain accurate competency and proficiency testing records and documentation.
Maintain accurate documentation of quality control and validation studies.
Identify problems that may adversely affect testing or reporting of results.
Investigate reported or identified laboratory deficiencies or issues.
Oversee and manage laboratory supply and inventory tracking.
Work with clinical departments, laboratory personnel, and contracted laboratory services to optimize specimen workflow.
Manage the laboratory Quality Assurance Program.
Manage the Blood Bank.
Manage supply distribution and quality control.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions and incorporate them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.