Core Laboratory Supervisor

Core Laboratory Supervisor

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! This position supervises the operation of laboratory services in assigned areas by supervising personnel and overseeing day‑to‑day workflow. To apply, click the Apply button above and complete the application in full.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Histotechnology (Medical Laboratory Science) or related field
• Associate’s Degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or related field
• Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided:
  
  • WA:
  Licensed in one of the following:
  Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist
  
  • PA, OH, MD:
  No State License requirement
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist.

• National certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT):
  
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  
  • Cytotechnologist (CT)
  
  • Histotechnologist (HTL)

• Assist the Managers in the supervision of all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage and adequate staffing in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff; provide input for staff’s annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminations based on documented performance within time frames established by the institution.
• Coordinate and ensure all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results received within specified time frame.
• In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff coordinate all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operate and supervise the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedures and promptly prepare patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies.
• Solicit and provide input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies.
• Maintain working knowledge of current hospital and lab administrative and safety policies/procedures as well as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable, and apply these policies consistently and seek management guidance when needed.
• Respond, research, and answer customer inquiries and perform a variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures; monitor customer service activities and day‑to‑day specimen processing and/or phlebotomy activities to identify potential problems and provide possible solutions.
• Request input and direction, as needed, from the Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues, employee training, quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Organize time, materials and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and adjusting workload and staffing to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Participate in various activities (i.e., staff meetings, in‑services, etc.) to disseminate information to laboratory staff, allied health personnel, Medical Director(s), physicians and nurses by written and/or verbal means.
• Maintain laboratory communication and ensure that information concerning new policies and procedures is available to staff in a timely manner and is incorporated into routine policies and procedures.
• Review and evaluate, as needed, quality control records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts and trends and correlate data to assure quality patient test results.
• Assists in organizing time, materials and resources in an economical manner, and prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and arranging workload throughout all laboratory sections within the division to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Assure daily completeness of all workload within established turnaround times…