Laboratory Supervisor

Reports To: Director of Laboratory 

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, non-exempt, hourly Wage range $31.00 - $47.01/per hour depending on experience

Pioneers Medical Center will lead the effort to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
The working environment is a hospital setting with exposure to patients, residents, and families; sharps,
infectious diseases, biological and chemical hazards; machinery and equipment; and potentially extreme
temperatures and noise levels. Employees are required to follow all safety practices and protocols at all
times.
Essential Functions
- Perform diagnostic procedures on blood and body fluids, collect specimens from
patients, perform various laboratory tests, and analyze results.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Perform various clerical duties as assigned or needed.
- Perform laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform procedures in all sections of the lab: chemistry, hematology, urine, coagulation,
blood bank, microbiology, and blood gases.
- Assure all assigned laboratory duties are performed accurately.
- Interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical
condition in order to explain test results so that appropriate action can be taken.
- Utilize complex problem solving skills in resolving clinical and instrumental problems.
- May provide technical education and guidance to students and staff by overseeing work
performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning
environment.
- Work effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to
provide quality patient care through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
- Provide appropriate Laboratory services to meet the needs of patients within PMC’s
ability.
- Assure evidence-based practices within the Laboratory.
- Direct, supervise, and coordinate functions and activities for the laboratory.
- Assist with Laboratory patient care services, including discussion of test procedures with
Medical Staff; test technology and data generation; data evaluation, interpretation, and
communication; quality assurance.
- Assist with the purchase and order of inventory and supplies.
- Supervise all testing and PMS in department, and when other departments are utilizing
lab supplies and diagnostics.
- Evaluate laboratory equipment and assist and advise in its acquisition.
- Support administration and physicians in problem solving within the laboratory.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required.
- Provide for necessary personnel coverage by preparing work assignments to ensure
work is done in a timely manner and that the department has proper staffing coverage.
- Conduct laboratory tests as ordered by Medical Staff, prioritizing critical resulting.
- Receive or obtain specimens by proper technique for use in diagnosis and treatment of
disease.
- Properly package, label, preserve, and send out specimens for procedures not
completed in house, as required by regulatory agencies.
- Notify ordering physicians of any abnormalities in test results or specimens.
- Mentor, train, supervise, and complete annual evaluations and competencies for all
employees within your department.
- Assist with the annual implementation, review, revision, and management of
department policies, procedures, workflows, job descriptions, and other essential
documents unspecified.
- Interview, evaluate candidates, and hire new employees in collaboration with Human
Resources and established PMC guidelines.
- Maintain accurate department records and statistics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or medical technology school required.
- At least four (4) years’ experience in a laboratory setting required.
- At least two (2) years’ managerial experience preferred.
- Registration as a medical laboratory technologist required.
- BLS required within three (3) months of transfer or hire.
Skills and Expectations
- Kind and professional demeanor.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family,
and staff.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
- Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
- Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
- Understand and adhere to all of PMC’s policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to PMC’s Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustainin