Pre-Analytical Supervisor

Sonic Healthcare USA•Hicksville, NY

13d•$66,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Supervisor oversees the accessioning department and Data Entry under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. The role reviews and ensures the accuracy and quality of departmental work, schedules staff, and ensures adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, and safety. The supervisor also supports employees and laboratory operations while promoting a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record for the past three years.
Previous supervisory experience.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints without close supervision.
Effective communication at all levels within the laboratory.
Proficient keyboarding skills and computer literacy.
Ability to analyze and solve problems and make evaluative judgments.
Ability to work effectively with pre-analytical specialists to improve departmental quality and assist with quality-related problems.

Responsibilities

Oversee department staff and activities, including workflow in the Pre-Analytical Department.
Interview prospective department candidates; supervise, train, and support employees; conduct competency assessments, performance appraisals, and proficiency testing; and counsel employees as needed under company and departmental policies.
Schedule staff and work assignments, and assign and distribute work.
Follow laboratory specimen-processing procedures; accession, label, and direct specimens through the laboratory.
Enter patient demographics, test codes, and physician information from requisitions accurately into Antrim.
Communicate employee problems or instrumentation issues to the Laboratory Manager and serve as a liaison between pre-analytical specialists and the manager.
Promote teamwork, respect, a supportive work environment, and excellent service to internal and external customers.
Communicate with laboratory and other department staff to support quality patient care.
Protect patient and client confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and ensure the quality of departmental resources and laboratory services.
Follow safety, infection-control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines, and participate in departmental safety and quality-assurance programs.
Provide daily productivity statistics and perform quality audits as needed.
Attend in-house training and meetings as requested.
Prepare specimens for send-outs when needed, and archive and locate missing specimens.
Troubleshoot instruments as needed.