Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology - Day Shift

Occupational Summary

 

Accountability for day to day patient testing activities within the laboratory defined by either single cost center and/or greater than 10 but less than 30 FTEs and/or limited specialized training. Plans, coordinates and directs testing activities to assure sufficient quantifies of supplies, reagents and qualified competent staff are available to meet the standards of care as appropriate for the age of the patients served in a cost effective manner.

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Supervise the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
• Develop and implement quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations; prepare and maintain applicable records.
• Prepare technical reports reflecting volume of work, procedures utilized and test results; coordinate the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. *Participate in the development of new medical laboratory procedures and techniques; plan, develop and present workshops.
• Coordinate student rotations to include instruction in laboratory methods and procedures.
• Design appropriate work schedules for subordinate employees and plans daily work assignments in order to maintain an adequate personnel complement for laboratory efficiency.
• Supervise various personnel functions including, but not limited to interviewing, hiring performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
• Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal and external regulations. *Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment with budgetary guidelines. *Utilize various laboratory and hospital information systems and software.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.
• Interact courteously with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers when answering questions or providing other information.
• Responsibility for the oversight of the ancillary testing program including quality control, quality assurance, and development of policies and procedures.
• Interprets accrediting agencies standards or guidelines for ancillary testing program and translates requirement into policies and procedures; initiates corrective action as soon as deficiency is identified; completes checklist and other information sheets required and coordinates on-site inspection of sections for which responsible.
• Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation/consultation, verification of specimen quality and test results.
• Stay abreast of and execute latest technical and management developments including new lab procedures.
• Demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance

 

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field OR has met the minimal education and experience requirements as outlined by a nationally recognized Med Tech certifying body.

 

Experience

 

5 years full time experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory setting.

 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

 

ASCP, NCA or equivalent.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology
• Considerable knowledge of the clinical laboratory procedures *Considerable knowledge of regulatory agencies standards
• Ability to develop and refine procedures *Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
• Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results
• Ability to train, orient and evaluate the job performance of various laboratory personnel *Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to maintain inventory control systems and make budgetary projections
• Ability to schedule adequate numbers of competent staff on a day to day basis

 

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