What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORATORY SUPERVISOR position at Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD?
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications :
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager; The Laboratory Supervisor assists with day-to-day supervision of assigned lab personnel, assists with implementing lab safety and quality programs, will train lab staff on use of equipment and on procedures, and will perform a full range of routine and specialized procedures in the pathology laboratory. The Lab Supervisor serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting and uses independent judgment and resources to resolve problems.
Responsibilities
- Performs tasks normally associated with supervision such as hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, directing and appraising the work of assigned staff
- Will be a working supervisor role in which the incumbent will also perform the work of those supervised
- This position has direct reports
- Hold regularly scheduled one on ones with direct reports on at least a monthly basis
- Is an advocate for direct reports regarding ensuring ideas are heard / shared and in their career progression planning and efforts
- Maintain accurate records.
- Adhere to laboratorys quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
- Maintain proficiency and training requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal and CLIA regulations.
- Participate in inventory management, special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Assist in staff development and training.
- Assists the Lab Manager in the maintenance / upkeep of CLIA documentation and records (including supervising / verifying completion of daily records and tracking documents), and preparation for CAP and CLIA inspections.
- Communicate with pathologists regarding laboratory issues, clients needs, and respond quickly and efficiently to concerns / feedback regarding histology within the lab.
- Track and monitor laboratory quality indicators.
- Answer technical questions from pathologists and clients regarding lab processes and histology workflows.
- Independently and proactively identify problems in the laboratory and institute appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure operational compliance with the laboratorys SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
- Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
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Job Category :
Laboratory Operations
Company :
Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD
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