What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Clinical Laboratory Operations position at HNL Lab Medicine?
Job Description:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of those supervised. They will fulfill the function of general supervisor for regulatory requirements and provide 24/7 rotating on-call coverage.
Monitors work activities to improve efficiency, evaluates specimen collection, processing, and testing to ensure quality/integrity under general supervision of the manager.
Supervises departmental activities/staffing assignments/schedules and staff meetings to maintain a high quality of work.
Takes corrective action when necessary to redirect activities and correct problems.
Performs specialized and technically demanding tests that require a high level of expertise and reports test results.
DIRECTS THE PROPER STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND THE LABORATORY SAFETY PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY OFFICER.
Troubleshoots instrumentation and test methods and makes decisions regarding action to be taken.
May assist with the implementation and validation of new instruments/tests in the department.
Reviews quality control data as well as evaluates specimen collection/processing to ensure quality/integrity under general supervision of the manager; recognizes and resolves problems.
Communicates problems and actions to the appropriate member(s) of management (if applicable).
Plans, designs, and implements installation of new or improved laboratory techniques in conjunction with division management.
Establishes standards, normal values, and methods of control for each laboratory test performed in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies and in conjunction with clinical/medical leadership.
Reviews current literature to keep informed of new developments in the field.
COORDINATES AND CONDUCTS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PERSONNEL.
Develops training/competency checklists and provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
SUPPORTS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL/TRAINERS AND/OR DESIGNEE IN THE TRAINING/ORIENTATION OF NEW STAFF MEMBERS.
Develops and maintains department Standard Operating Procedures according to CLSI guidelines as appropriate.
Plans for effective utilization of resources (space, time, personnel, budget, and equipment).
Maintains an accurate workload recording system and prepares productivity reports as requested.
Evaluates and adjusts workload using the data.
Actively participates in the Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
COORDINATES NEW BUSINESS WITH THE SALES DEPARTMENT.
