Purpose of Job
The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the financial, technical and scientific oversight of the laboratories as appropriate. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for all laboratory functions in their assigned area including Off Site clinics as necessary. The Laboratory Supervisor works in collaboration with the laboratory and clinic management to evaluate staffing needs and competency for the laboratory staff. The Laboratory Supervisor is the CLIA Laboratory Director for their assigned laboratories as appropriate.
Job Functions
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Provides direct supervision of the Laboratory. Supports the department director/manager through development of programs, goals and objectives consistent with those of the organizations overall strategic plan and initiatives.
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Supervises staff resources by overseeing the recruiting, selecting, hiring and orienting qualified individuals. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Assists in the development of core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development. Contributes a cohesive team of Laboratory department committed to providing distributive, clinical and service quality to all customers.
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Carries out functions with an awareness of operating expenses and key indicators within the budget for the Laboratory. Supports department director/manager in quality improvement efforts and service delivery that contributes to the overall success and financial viability of Laboratory.
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Reviews and monitors applicable policies and procedures. As assigned, ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agency standards.
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Proactively identifies and acts upon improvement projects and opportunities through observation, data analysis, engagement with partners, review of external impact factors and best practices, as well as ongoing communication with leadership and staff.
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Responsible for oversight of the laboratory staff including directing work within the system and coordinating with clinic site managers on quality needs as appropriate.
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Monitors quality assurance to improve laboratory processes including but not limited to: daily review of patient results; review and document quality control records; ensures instrument performance to include calibration, maintenance record review and troubleshooting and take remedial action as necessary; calculates productivity, quality assurance data and reports to clinic management.
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Point of Care Testing: Competency assessment and testing oversight for non-Lab staff performing point of care testing at the given site as appropriate. This includes but not limited to staff collecting, processing, transporting or testing patient laboratory specimens. Work collaboratively with the Point of Care Coordinator for standardization of training and site needs.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) with experience in clinic technical coordination of laboratory services
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Experience in technical supervision of a laboratory testing department
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Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry or equivalent per CLIA standards
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Professional presence and effective interpersonal skills
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Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
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Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
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Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach a team
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Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
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Ensures excellent service with a high degree of urgency to internal and external customers
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Demonstrated computer aptitude to include ability to effectively utilize the Kronos system and Microsoft Suite
License/Certifications
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Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry or equivalent per CLIA standards.
Preferred Qualifications
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Preferred 3 to 5 years of applicable experience
Cognitive and Mental Demands
Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Continuous
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Occasional
Problem Solving - Continuous
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Continuous
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Continuous
Reading - Continuous
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
Prefer at least 2-3 years supervisory experience.
