Laboratory Supervisor

Position Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the assigned section.  They plan, organize, and direct the activities of the technical and non-technical personnel to provide optimal, cost-effective delivery of services according to department standards of quality, productivity and performance.  Serves as a resource to identify, investigate, resolve and monitor concerns when they are identified.  The Laboratory Supervisor acts as a liaison for all levels of staff.  They collaborate with managers to assure uninterrupted workflow.    They also understand and comply with the Behavior Standards and department policies, procedures and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Education          

• Medical Laboratory Technologist with a Bachelors Degree or higher

Experience         

• Five years laboratory experience with in depth knowledge of laboratory operations

License/Registration/Certifications         

• Certification by an acceptable laboratory registry as a MLT II, MT, or MLS

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education      

• N/A

Preferred Experience    

• Experience working off shift in a large hospital laboratory setting and prefer previous supervisory experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications     

• ASCP

Core Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families, and visitors ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.
• Must possess an in-depth technical knowledge of all sections of responsibility and must perform competently in all areas of responsibility.
• Must possess reasonably high level of mental acuity with special attention to detail.
• Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Must be able to work as a team member, demonstrating good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with physicians, management and staff
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work irregular and flexible hours.  Must be able to work one week per month on third shift.
• Must be able to perform technical over site and testing in the highly infectious disease lab.
• Must be trained and maintain competency on limited procedures in the Highly Infectious Disease Testing.
• Must maintain credentials and licensure.
• Staff Scheduling
• Whiles these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.