What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor position at Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A.?
Position: Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Non SCA
Department: Laboratory
Reports To: Laboratory Manager
Supervises: Laboratory Assistant Lead, Laboratory Assistant and Medical Laboratory Scientist
POSITION SUMMARY:
The laboratory supervisor implements the Clinic’s mission, goal, and objectives by exemplifying the short-and long-term vision, values, and goals of the department by performing clinical laboratory examinations, proficiency testing, quality control, professional consultation, instrument maintenance and validation, testing management and other operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Non SCA
Department: Laboratory
Reports To: Laboratory Manager
Supervises: Laboratory Assistant Lead, Laboratory Assistant and Medical Laboratory Scientist
POSITION SUMMARY:
The laboratory supervisor implements the Clinic’s mission, goal, and objectives by exemplifying the short-and long-term vision, values, and goals of the department by performing clinical laboratory examinations, proficiency testing, quality control, professional consultation, instrument maintenance and validation, testing management and other operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Meets all responsibility requirements of clinical laboratory technologist as defined by states and federal law.
- Assists the laboratory manager in the day-to-day activities of the laboratory, including staffing, training, scheduling and supervision.
- Can solve problems and handle difficult situations with little or no supervision. Has written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals.
- Develops, implements, monitors and utilizes appropriate systems for specimen collection, processing, testing, recording or results and quality control. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of such systems.
- Performs clinical testing; reviews all test results to ensure cost containment, expeditious testing, and continuous quality control.
- Performs clinical laboratory examinations as well clerical duties as need in the laboratory.
- Devices work schedules and allocate duties to laboratory staff.
- Receives written or electronic requests from physicians for routine or special laboratory.
- Maintains and /or oversees maintenance of test equipment and instruments so ensure accuracy and efficient performance.
- Must possess sufficient academic, technical and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, trouble shoot, research, and resolve day –to-day problems that arise or special projects as assigned by the laboratory manager.
- May be required to oversee the work of students and trainees.
- In the absence of the lab manager, is designated as acting manager of the laboratory, with all incumbent duties.
- This is a mid-level position reporting directly to the laboratory manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of proper techniques, methods and procedures of basic clinical laboratory testing are required.
- Knowledge of how a laboratory functions and the laboratory’s role in health care delivery is required.
- Familiarity of clinic protocols and policies.
- Knowledge of HIPAA.
- Skill in the use of computer data terminal is essential.
- Skill in collecting specimens from patients through phlebotomy or verbal instructions.
- Skills in prioritizing tasks and time management.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to instructions.
- Ability to discern all colors of the white light spectrum.
- Exercise courtesy and cooperation with patients and other customers contacts as well as Clinic and medical staff.
- Ability to build rapport with patients and co-workers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent seating, standing, bending, twisting, reaching forward or overhead and use of stairs
- Frequent lifting of medical equipment up to 49 pounds
- Ability to move quickly in response to patient or office needs
- Clear vision and hearing to interact effectively with team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, one of the specialty areas, or chemical or biological sciences.
- Board certified (registered) as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist with an approved certifying agency, e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent.
- Minimum of five years’ experience, wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB:
- Minimal hazards in a general office working condition as long as safety is followed in keeping power cords fastened to floors, walkways clear, filing cabinets closed, chairs in place, etc.: Yes
- Chemical Hazards: Yes
- Biological Hazards: Yes
- Personal Protective Equipment needed: Yes
- Describe equipment used: Clinical laboratory equipment such as analyzers, centrifuges, pipettes, microscopes, and computers.
EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated through the performance evaluation system and part of that evaluation will be based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.