Supervisor, Laboratory, Day Shift Full Time
About The Position
The Supervisor, Laboratory oversees daily stat and routine laboratory testing and is able to perform the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The position is responsible for the personal and professional conduct of laboratory personnel and, in the laboratory manager’s absence, coordinates proficiency testing standards and compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. The supervisor is accountable for operational budgets and productivity and serves as the shift supervisor, directing assigned personnel with professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. The role supervises laboratory staff and maintains quality, regulatory compliance, department procedures, staffing, training, inventory, and proficiency-testing records. The supervisor also rotates into Clinical Laboratory Scientist work across laboratory departments as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in the state of employment; required in California.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience in a hospital setting.
- Current certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA); preferred in California and Hawaii.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily stat and routine laboratory testing and perform Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties as needed.
- Oversee personnel conduct and, in the laboratory manager’s absence, coordinate proficiency testing standards and regulatory compliance.
- Manage operational budget and productivity and act as shift supervisor.
- Ensure positive patient identification and the integrity of specimens throughout pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing.
- Perform specimen collection, including phlebotomy as necessary, and ensure proper labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing, transportation, and storage.
- Rotate as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in various laboratory departments as laboratory needs arise.
- Develop and document laboratory support policies and procedures, including the phlebotomy handbook.
- Investigate laboratory issues, identify root causes, and propose changes to prevent recurrence.
- Adhere to HIPAA and other patient confidentiality requirements.
- Supervise technologists, phlebotomists, processors, and laboratory support staff; provide training and support, conduct performance evaluations, manage scheduling, fill in for positions as needed, monitor attendance and tardiness, counsel staff, and assure competency.
- Maintain quality control and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CLIA, FDA, CAP, The Joint Commission, AABB, and OSHA.
- Manage and maintain technical policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies.
- Manage inventory of reagents, calibrators, controls, and supplies; keep the laboratory stocked and submit weekly orders promptly.
- Assist with ordering, completion, and review of proficiency surveys for all laboratory areas, including bedside testing, and maintain organized testing records.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
