Lab Supervisor (Float)

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The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee;
• Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications, and reporting any .
• Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame;
• Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests respectfully and in a timely
• manner;
• Supervising full and part-time laboratory personnel on a daily basis to ensure that each position's responsibilities are carried out, that work meets quality standards, and policies, regulations, and procedures are followed;
• Ensuring that patient test results are not reported unless the test systems are properly functioning and reporting any test system problem to assigned Technical Consultant;
• Submitting monthly staffing schedules for all lab personnel; approving payroll for lab personnel in a timely manner; and providing all lab orientation and in-service training to all testing personnel;
• Assisting in interviewing lab candidates;
• Assisting in on-site training of lab personnel and functioning as an administrator and working as a Laboratory Technologist / Technician at least two days per week;
• Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel;
• Evaluating all lab personnel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year of employment and annually or as needed;
• Assisting testing personnel in person or by telephone to resolve technical problems while testing is performed;
• Maintaining records of laboratory tests for two years;
• Implementing safety regulations as directed;
• Reviewing lab inventory data and notifying the Director of Medical Support when adjustments are needed with inventory control;
• Ensuring lab personnel understand all new and revised policies and procedures;
• Ensuring all Charge Change and Courtesy write-offs are forwarded daily to the Administrative Services department;
• Demonstrate proficiency in using the medical record system;
• Maintaining a clean work area by performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA Guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed; Receiving and storing ordered supplies;
• Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations;
• Attending staff meetings as directed;
• Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Willing to work at any center due to staffing, center emergency, or a reduction of work;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing other duties as directed.

Minimum education requirements include, but are not limited to, the following :

Incumbent located in Maryland or Virginia must hold an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and have two years training / experience; or a bachelor's degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and one year training / experience;