Line Supervisor - Specimen Processing

Quest Diagnostics•Tampa, FL

6d•$24

About The Position

Schedules and maintains adequate workflow coverage in all areas of Specimen Processing while providing guidance and support to the Lab Aides. Ensures that all tasks are completed within the appropriate timeframe. Communicates department problems or matters that need attention to the appropriate personnel and assists in providing possible solutions. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.

Requirements

Required Work Experience: 1 year as a Lab Assistant or Lab Associate
Physical and Mental Requirements: Protective equipment for handling laboratory specimens Requires full range of body motion including manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. May require lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds
Knowledge: Laboratory Information System Knowledge and understanding of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests. Knowledge and skill of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize instruments. Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills: Ability to operate copier, printer, and fax machine.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

Preferred Work Experience: 1 year as a Histology Lead or Supervisor
Associates Degree
Associates Degree in Science and successful completion of Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) certification exam (Preferred)
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Opens and inspects all specimens to assure an accurate specimen count.
Verifies requisitions and specimen containers for completeness of patient and client information.
Verifies a copy of the Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is with the appropriate patient requisition.
Follows proper procedures with specimen rejection, if the submitted information is incorrect.
Produces and correctly affixes labels to specimen containers and requisitions.
Scans accessioned and grossed specimen requisitions accurately and timely.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance performed.
Accurately operates the laser slide etcher and organizes the etched slides for Microtomy.
Stains, coverslips and distributes slides to appropriate departments for further processing.
Prints, sorts and packages patient reports for delivery.
Files and retrieves blocks and slides in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
Capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve or immediately report to Laboratory Manager or Managing Director.
Ensures that all daily tasks are completed, scheduling or performing overtime, as needed.
Monitors laboratory supplies stock and notifies the person in charge of ordering when supplies are needed.
Approves and Schedules all Scheduled days off in accordance with laboratory procedures.
Maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling
Conducts annual performance appraisal of lab assistant/associate personnel
Maintains and records all time in Kronos.
Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments (including processors, solvent recyclers, stainers, etc.).
Maintains a clean workstation.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as department rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
Adherence to Safety Regulations.
Adherence to HIPAA Regulations.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities and so much more!