Laboratory supervisor job description

US-OR-Tualatin

Type: Regular Full-Time
Meridian Park Medical Ctr campus

Overview

You understand that a well-run laboratory is essential to providing the best possible services. That's why you use your problem-solving skills to ensure that everyone is working toward the same mission of making life better for others. You apply this goal whether you're supervising referral testing services, quality control or client interaction. At the same time, you enjoy sharing your skills as a medical technologist in a variety of capacities. You sound like the kind of person who might thrive within the Legacy community.

Responsibilities

Effective organization of staff and workload

Ensures that adequate trained and experienced staff is available to perform specimen processing, referral, computer registration, review send-outs and report results. Ensures that each shift has appropriately trained lead technologists and support staff. Reviews the in-service training and work performance records of all staff as compiled by the QA/QC technologists.

Leads periodic staff meetings and section meetings with the Operations Manager. Provides the Operations Manager with documentation and feedback for annual performance reviews and any disciplinary actions.

Reviews monthly budget summaries with the operations manager and aids work on budget projections, etc.

Resolves problems in a positive and effective manner inter- and intra-departmentally.

Coordinates multiple tasks and priorities for all functions and areas of responsibility.

Maintains staffing budget targets.

Under the direction of the department manager, is responsible for:

Training, coaching, performance appraisals and disciplinary process.

Assisting in the hiring and firing process.

Management-support tasks.

Assists with payroll and budgetary processes.

Quality planning and monitoring.

Safety.

Work schedules and vacation requests.

Ordering supplies/equipment (as appropriate)

Assisting with staff in-services and department meetings.

Practices/procedures and equipment are maintained to keep department current and productive.

LIS/Specimen Handling:

Access the clinical and laboratory information systems to enter specimens into the system, follow specimens throughout the system, enter and report test results, provide information on patient demographics, look-up past results and employ any additional LIS functions required to perform the duties described in this document.

Phlebotomy as appropriate:

Perform venipuncture and capillary collections appropriate for the age of the patient in a professional manner and with minimum discomfort.

Benchwork:

Perform standard laboratory analyses accurately according to published procedures and turnaround times. Validate results, which include, but are not limited to, recognizing questionable results, investigating the cause(s) of questionable results, and taking appropriate action regarding release of test result to customer.

Instrumentation and Operations:

Operate standard laboratory instrumentation according to published operating procedures, perform maintenance on said equipment and make appropriate decisions regarding repairs. Arrange for alternative testing as described in the SOPM. May step in as key operator as situations require.

Highly Complex Laboratory Analyses:

Helps set standards and supervises pre-analytical processes. Reviews and verifies highly complex procedures requiring evaluation and judgment. Reviews and approves final test results of laboratory assistants.

Test Interpretation:

Communicate written and verbal information to customers regarding appropriate specimen collection, transport, and test methodology. Interpret test results. Handle client service issues at all levels appropriately, courteously and effectively with a customer focus.

Administration:

Perform administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining records, and/or training technical staff in writing laboratory procedures as assigned by the section manager.

Each aspect of service provided: satisfying customers, leading and empowering people, continually improving/preventing errors, managing with data.

Procedure Documentation:

Write test procedures using approved NCCLS or Legacy Laboratory's formats, and update documentation manuals with test changes and annual reviews.

Quality Control and Quality Assurance Monitoring:

Monitors the quality control program for given lab section(s), review results, take corrective action when necessary, and report results regularly.

Instrument Maintenance Monitoring:

Monitors the maintenance program for instruments in given lab section. Ensures that preventative maintenance is done and records are complete. Serves as resource when instruments malfunction and helps resolve problems.

CAP or other required Accreditation/Licensure/Certification Preparedness:

Apply standards necessary for CAP or other required accreditation to assess readiness and develop an action plan to ensure preparedness. Implement the plan when approved.

Competency Program Monitoring:

Provide site coordination for competency testing program in specialty area. Monitor competency program and maintain department records. Follow up with staff as needed.

Proficiency Testing Program Monitoring:

Coordinate the proficiency testing program for specialty area, including CAP surveys. Investigate failures, suggest corrective action, and write exception reports when needed.

Teaching & Training:

Coordinate the training program for given lab section. Ensure that new staff and cross training staff receive adequate training. Training checklists are used and initial competencies are completed and correctly documented. Assist manager in organizing individual's training program.

Demonstrates knowledge of Computer Downtime Procedure.

Understands, for given job assignment, how to manage patient/specimen data when relevant clinical or business information systems, including the Laboratory Information System are unavailable for use.

Qualifications

Education :

For individuals hired after December 1, 2014 a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution is required. Minimum 3 additional years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing (as defined by CLIA'88).

Skills :

Must meet Testing Personnel qualifications for high complexity testing as defined per CLIA Regulations 493.1489 (see addendum for detail on CLIA Regulations, Sec. 493.1489). Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions required. Interpersonal and communication skills required.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

PI193908626

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Chemistry Department
Full-Time: Monday to Friday; 12 am - 8:30 am

In this role you will:
Direct and control the operations of the chemistry laboratory including overseeing testing, instrumentation maintenance, staff training, competency assessment, proficiency evaluation, performance management and documentation Maintain departmental operating policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, quality assurance and safety Review completion of patient test results, quality control results and tracks productivity Take corrective action to resolve issues involving test results, quality, instrumentation, compliance and employee performance Provide technical training and coaching to staff

All you need is:
BS Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory ScienceNYS Department of Education License as a Medical TechnologistMinimum 6 years of bench tech experience, required American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) eligible, preferred Superior communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to promote teamwork in a positive work environment

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Company:
Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc.

Our Mission: Highest quality laboratory testing
Our Passion: Helping people live better, healthier lives

When you join Sunrise Medical Laboratories, you are well supported by everyone - from colleagues and management alike. We have a warm, welcoming culture which is laid back, but professional. Our management staff is attentive and helpful and coworkers enjoy working together. Here, you are not a number, you are a vital part of our workplace community. And, if you're motivated to standout, we'll give you every opportunity to succeed and grow.

We'll give you:
Appreciation for your work Generous Sign-on Bonuses Lots of flexibilityA feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people Friendly coworkers Opportunity to grow in your profession Management that you will admireA free ride to and from the train station Fun events throughout the year Fitness Friday & on-site gymA day off on your birthday Free lab services for you and your dependentsA sense of belonging-we're a community!

New York | Maryland | New Jersey | Virginia | Washington DC | W. Virginia
We offer Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance | Short Term and Long-Term disability | Voluntary term life | 401-K plus match | Paid Time Off| Paid holidays

Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What You Will Do:

Supervisor, FACT Lab - Cellular Therapy Full-time, Day 8am-4:30pm Baltimore We are looking for a laboratory leader to join our new FACT Lab - Cellular Therapy Team! This is a supervisor position in the Fannie Angelos Cellular Therapeutics (FACT) cGMP Laboratory and the NCI designated Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC ). The FACT cGMP works closely with the UMMC Cell Therapy Laboratory to support UMMC investigator- and sponsor-initiated clinical research trials involving cell-based therapeutics. This position supervises and coordinates daily activities including: (1) maintenance and operation of the cleanroom environment, (2) development, validation and manufacturing of investigational products (IP), (3) formulation of IP for administration, (4) management of manufacturing- and trial-related documents, and (5) preparation of standard operating procedures. This position also ensures (1) manufacturing services meet the needs of patients and clinical research projects as ordered by medical/research staff or laboratory customers and (2) activities are performed in accordance with accepted standards and practices, as well as regulations stipulated by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy, United States Food and Drug Administration, and other agencies. We take time to celebrate each other's contributions and treat each other with respect by valuing each other's ideas and opinions. Ultimately, we support each other's growth. Together, we form a world-class team dedicated to furthering the advancement of research and the practice of patient care.

As a Team Member at UMMC, you'll experience:

+ A supportive and collaborative work environment

+ A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!

+ A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.

+ Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree.

What You Need to Be Successful:

+ Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent is required. Advanced course work/education in the particular area of specialization is required.

+ Certification from a nationally recognized accrediting agency in the particular area of specialization is preferred.

+ At least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in the field of clinical laboratory science, biomedical engineering, and/or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations and process development or as a Medical Technologist within a cellular therapy laboratory unit, performing laboratory testing and evaluation duties, or equivalent, is required.

+ A minimum of one-year lead worker responsibility, overseeing the work of laboratory and laboratory support personnel is required.

+ Experience in cell culture, cryopreservation and aseptic processing techniques is required.

+ Experience with both commercial and clinical manufacturing is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.