Laboratory Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States East Ohio LLC Full time
Job Summary: As a Laboratory Supervisor at East Ohio LLC, you will be responsible for directing and controlling daily operations of assigned Laboratory sections. This role requires performing the duties of an MT/MLT, providing consultative services to the medical staff, and participating in performance improvement monitoring systems. You will also be responsible for supervising Specimen Processors, Office Managers, Phlebotomy Registrars, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and Medical Technologists. This position requires strong interrelationships with Technical Staff, Phlebotomy Staff, Managerial Staff, and other Hospital employees.

Responsibilities:
  • Must demonstrate competency in serving different patient populations, including Neonatal, Pediatrics, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatrics.
  • Performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training, or experience and technical abilities.
  • Follows the Laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Moves and maneuvers throughout the Lab without assistance.
  • May be mandated to stay over should the situation arise.
  • Maintains records that demonstrate the proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
  • Adheres to the Laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrumental and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
  • Follows the Laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedure whenever test systems are not within laboratory's established acceptable level of performance.
  • Is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance on reporting of test results and either must correct the problem or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant, or director.
  • Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment and using both manual and automated methods in assigned departments, such as Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines as introduced into the laboratory environment.
  • Performs first-line troubleshooting procedures as well as complicated and less frequently performed procedures.
  • Maintains quality control and assists in checking work accuracy before it is reported out and is able to recognize differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
  • Performs maintenance-daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed instruments on and equipment as appropriate.
  • Performs calibration of equipment as required.
  • Demonstrates an ongoing awareness of the critical nature and essential high standards of quality required in the laboratory.

Requirements:
  • B.S. Degree in Medical Technology or related field or an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with HEW certification.
  • Successful completion of a registry or certification exam given by a Nationally recognized certifying agency.
  • Minimum five years in a clinical laboratory required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Sets appropriate examples in the achievement of the above-mentioned standards.
  • Works in a variety of situations.
  • May work alone or in various groups on any shift on any day of the week under direct supervision of the Laboratory Director.
  • Effectively operates laboratory equipment, unassisted.
  • Knowledgeable in medical technology.
  • Possesses a great work ethic.
  • Must be able to handle stress of working efficiently with frequent interruptions.
  • Must be able to multi-task.
  • Must maintain a clean and professional appearance.
  • Must follow the Hospitals Personal Appearance policy.
Physical Requirements:
  • Sitting, standing, and walking 3-6 hours per day.
  • Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
  • Close eye work (small figures) and Minimal color discrimination.
  • Daily exposure to Bloodborne pathogens, biohazardous materials, and body fluids.


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