Supervisor, Specimen Entry

HNL Lab Medicine • Allentown, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the receiving, accessioning and routing of clinical laboratory specimens and the electronic filing/storage of documents. Provides logistical leadership to all team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree with minimum 2-5 years of laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, designated laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of those supervised, as required.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Specimen Management standard operating procedures according to the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Supervises departmental activities and staffing assignments to maintain a high quality of work.
• Takes corrective action, when necessary, to redirect activities and to correct problems.
• Monitors work activities to improve efficiency.
• Evaluates specimen processing to ensure quality and integrity.
• Confers with technical personnel and management when appropriate.
• Prepares various qualitative and quantitative reports and records.
• Approves payroll submissions, PTO requests, and maintains attendance records.
• Supports Education Department personnel/trainers and/or designee in the training and orientation of new staff members and participates in CSI and continuing education programs.
• Strives to improve communications within the department by conducting and recording regular meetings.
• Assists in planning for effective utilization of resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level