Lab Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of technical experience in a related laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Qualified by CLIA/CAP standards at minimum as a general supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by a national laboratory accrediting agency.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Medical Lab Scientist procedures, collect and analyze data that may affect patient-care decisions, and maintain technical proficiency.
• Participate in patient testing as needed and assist technical staff with routine testing, preventive maintenance, technical studies, and troubleshooting.
• Support new test development and implementation of new testing platforms.
• Coordinate and collaborate with leadership on testing and reporting issues and help select methodologies, verify procedures, and establish performance characteristics.
• Keep procedure manuals current, available, and reviewed annually; ensure employees are educated and trained on revisions.
• Supervise reporting personnel and contribute to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, development, and retention.
• Mentor and evaluate direct reports, address personnel management issues, conduct timely annual performance evaluations, and ensure staff are trained for their job functions.
• Monitor departmental continuing education goals and provide educational opportunities for staff.
• Communicate departmental and medical center initiatives, priorities, standards, and policies through direct and indirect reports.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements, including TJC and HIPAA; design or implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Track laws and regulations that may affect policies and procedures, and prepare compliance reports as necessary.
• Maintain safety standards and enforce infection prevention and safe work practices.
• Assist with fiscal responsibilities, monitor expenditures, identify and manage budget variances, track revenue, expenses, and allocations, and provide applicable reports.
• Track funding and account balances, assist with budget preparation and maintenance, and research information for major purchases as needed.
• Manage testing-process quality through audits, monitor quality indicators, and lead improvement activities within and across laboratory disciplines.