Lab Supervisor

Knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Chemistry/Immunology

Must have Bachelors and CA Tech Supervisor Licensure

*Ensures the satisfactory performance of the entire phlebotomy function which

includes overseeing scheduling, training, and all HR responsibilities.

*Provides technical training in all areas of responsibility.

*Confirms abnormal results and calls the facility to obtain clinical information on

patients with “rare and improbable” test results.

*Reviews payroll, incident, accident and corrected reports.

*Maintains the Technical Procedure Manuals, with periodic updates.

*Reviews all technical procedures prior to presentation to lab director for approval.

*Ensures that QC is within appropriate limits and that all test results are accurate for

Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis testing.

* Performs assessment of the efficiency of the utilization of all resources in areas of

responsibility, including personnel management, equipment/reagent responsibility,

equipment/reagent evaluation and method development.

* Works with vendors to bring new analyzers and methods on-line.

*Conducts performance evaluations and competencies for all departmental staff

personnel.

*Analyzes and records all monitors of all quality assurance systems required to

maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing.

*Schedules and maintains complete coverage of all shifts in the laboratory.

*Performs assessment of the operation of all instruments in areas of responsibility and

assigns maintenance procedures or repairs as needed.

*Ensures all documentation required by regulatory agencies, including quality control,

maintenance and service records, and all documentation required for general

operation of the laboratory is available.

*Ensures QC for all tests in department and monitors QC reports/data.

*Assigns priority and performs bench work in the laboratory, as needed.

*Ensures the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment according to OSHA

and CLIA regulations

*Troubleshoots problems (client, instrument, and computer) as needed.

Identifies and pursues self-improvement needs.

*Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains inventory of supplies utilized by all laboratory areas and re-orders as assigned
• Professional Experience/Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree required; MT (ASCP or equivalent) preferred.
• Four years progressively responsible laboratory experience.
• Must qualify under CLIA regulations as a technical supervisor.