LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Job Summary

Responsible for the clinical laboratory work of a specific laboratory section, area, or discipline. Performs complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Job Responsibilities

• Provides teaching and education to students and team members.
• Develops lab policies, processes, procedures, and control changes; validates according to regulatory agencies.
• Develops processes to handle changes.
• Oversees ordering and inventory control; receives, inspects, and tests incoming supplies and materials.
• Develops and maintains computer functionality; ensures staff's ability to use computer systems within the context of actual work processed.
• Develops and maintains competency assessments.
• Performs supplier qualification process.
• Develops process for management of equipment, including quality control, calibration, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Performs equipment / reagent qualification process.
• Tests new and revised computer software for acceptability.
• Oversees / develops processes for installation.
• Develops processes for quality monitoring, internal audits, proficiency testing, handling deviations, non-conformance, and complications.
• Oversees records for laboratory testing, quality control, and results.
• Collaborates with other lab personnel to ensure correct billing, coding, and crediting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in science related field required upon hire
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required
• MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR
• MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire OR
• MLS - Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR
• MLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR
• MLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire OR
• CT - Certified as a Cytotechnologist required upon hire

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to meet requirements for "High Complexity Testing Personnel" per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Physical Demands

• Standing : Frequently
• Walking : Frequently
• Sitting : Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs : Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs : Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs : Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs : Rarely
• Pushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : Frequently
• Climbing : Occasionally
• Bending / Stooping : Frequently
• Kneeling : Occasionally
• Crouching / Crawling : Occasionally
• Reaching : Frequently
• Talking : Frequently
• Hearing : Frequently
• Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements : Rarely
• Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements : Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry : Frequently
• Running : Occasionally
• Vision : Depth Perception : Frequently
• Vision : Distinguish Color : Frequently
• Vision : Seeing Far : Frequently
• Vision : Seeing Near : Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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