Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor

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Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and/or Market/Regional Manager, Supervisors are responsible for the technical and/or direct supervision of activities of lab personnel engaged in performing chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Maintains policies and procedures, ensures quality control practices are followed within the Laboratory. Maintains effective interdepartmental and physician relations.

Executes work assignment and additional tasks as directed by Support Center functional lead.

• Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed, reviewing test results and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
• Develops and implements quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations; prepare and maintain applicable records.
• Establishes and maintains instrument maintenance procedures; assists in instrument troubleshooting.
• Purchases or directs purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Prepares technical reports reflecting volume of work, procedures utilized and test results; coordinates the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Selection of the test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results
• Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
• Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results.
• Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
• Reviews test results to ensure quality control adherence and accuracy as needed.
• Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in‑service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed.
• Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently.
• Monitors Laboratory budgets, revenue, capital and operational expenses, sufficient staffing and any other plans for allocation of fiscal or other resources relating to the scope of services provided.
• Assigns staff to duties and oversees performance of tests.
• Assists with staffing coverage as needed by completing laboratory testing/system training and maintains competency as applicable for areas of oversight
• Establishing a Performance Improvement program to monitor data related to organizational processes and outcomes of laboratory testing.
• Ensures enrollment and participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered.
• Assures that all…