Technical Lab Supervisor

Description

Essential Job functions :

• Supervises lab technician staff and coordinates daily workflow.
• Is knowledgeable of and can perform generalist duties of the Medical Laboratory

Technician / Technologist, and Clinical Lab Scientist.

Oversees inventory tracking to prevent overages and shortages. Assumes assessment of

inventory and approves orders for processing.

Ensures clean and orderly laboratory area and ensures areas are stocked with necessary

supplies.

• Oversees specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation.
• Troubleshoots specimen problems with office and lab staff.
• Oversees proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with established

laboratory practice. Responsible for on-time submission of proficiency testing.

Oversees standard quality control practices to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory

compliance. Reviews quality controls in accordance with state and federal regulations with Manager.

• Oversees quality control lot number correlation studies.
• Ensures that daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly instrument maintenance is performed by

technicians.

Performs, or assigns to staff, R&D evaluations for new laboratory testing to increase laboratory

revenues.

Shares responsibility for integrity of Laboratory Information System with lab manager and LIS

Systems Analyst.

• Oversees POC testing program with POC technician.
• Approves Reference Lab results in Orchard.
• Prepares monthly schedule for lab staff, ensuring adequate coverage, reducing overtime,

and maintaining 3% budget variance.

Adapts schedule to meet emergency staffing needs as well as being accessible during off-hours

to assess problems and troubleshooting.

Assists laboratory manager with the development of annual goals and objectives in accordance

with the strategic plan.

Ensures that staff are trained and signed off in areas of competency before being assigned to

work independently.

Evaluates and conducts with manager, semi-annual performance appraisals with staff members

and three-month introductory appraisals with new employees.

• Schedules and conducts staff meetings with technologists.
• Oversees specimen processing and shipping of Clinical Trial Samples.
• Conducts disciplinary action according to policy as appropriate. Assists manager with hiring and

termination decisions.

Supervises departmental computer downtime procedures.

General Job functions :

• Gives orientation lecture to new hires as requested.
• Attends meetings in place of manager as requested.
• Other job duties as required.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements :

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience required. 5-8 years preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) required. MT (ASCP) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a department (team).
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
• Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email / Voice

Mail).

• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment.
• HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills; develop, plan, and organize successful projects required.
• Demonstrates the ability to function autonomously and is an independent decision maker

preferred.

Demonstrates effectiveness as a group leader and participant and the ability to collaborate with

multiple members of the health care and administrative leadership team preferred.

Experience with Laboratory Information System required. Experience with Standard Laboratory

Equipment required.

Travel :

As required for operations, client and personnel meetings, training, and conferences.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.

Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender / sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications.

Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview.

Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only.

For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint at .