Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist job in Alexandria LA

Laboratory Supervisor

Summary:

This position meets the minimum CLIA qualifications of a Laboratory General Supervisor and, under the direction of the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, coordinates and manages the day-to-day operations of their specific section(s) and shift(s). The Laboratory Supervisor serves in an administrative role with direct reports and functions in an exempt pay status. In conjunction with the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, this position develops and implements new procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and reagent use. This position is also responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that meet the standards of regulatory agencies and implements service quality improvements. The Laboratory Supervisor ensures all personnel are held accountable through ongoing personnel performance reviews and assists in the orientation and development of personnel competencies for their section(s).

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of high, moderate, and waived complexity test performance by laboratory testing personnel.
• Must be accessible to address technical problems via on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation with testing personnel at any time that testing is performed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the laboratory Medical Director.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities such as CLIA, TJC, CAP, AABB, etc.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work activities of assigned section(s) and shift(s).
• Maintains accurate attendance records on all associates; maintains time and attendance records for the department.
• Assists the Director/Manager in maintaining the Laboratory budget to include monthly analysis and variance reporting on expense detail.
• Assists the Director/Manager in associate performance conversations that drive merit increases.
• Develops, implements, and maintains current procedural manuals of all tests performed in the section(s) assigned and updates and reviews manuals biennially or more often as necessary.
• Enforces all safety policies and procedures.
• Researches, evaluates, and implements new and improved procedures, methodologies, instrumentation, and techniques as assigned by the Director/Manager, or Supervisor.
• Implements an appropriate section and/or shift-specific Quality Control Program and maintains all applicable Quality Control and Functional Verification records.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Ensures all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all equipment in assigned section(s) to keep in good working order.
• Prepares and submits routine or special administrative and technical reports.
• Orders and maintains inventories for all necessary supplies and reagents in assigned section(s).
• Trains new technologists and technicians in the assigned section(s) procedures and policies and provides subsequent training in all new or revised procedures and techniques for assigned shift(s).
• Assists in designing, implementing, collecting, and analyzing data, and reporting all phases of a comprehensive performance improvement program.
• Prepares and conducts in-service education for assigned section(s) and shift(s).
• Provides input on personnel decisions such as hiring, firing, transfers, interviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees and enforces expectations of personnel in assigned section(s).
• Participates in proficiency testing surveys; reviews and evaluates results.
• Coordinates and attends meetings as required to discuss changes and developments regarding policies, equipment, procedures, staffing, etc.
• Utilizes and has a thorough working knowledge of the Laboratory Information System.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients.
• Keeps abreast of Medical Technology, by reading journals, texts, and technical bulletins; attends workshops and seminars.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a