Clinical Lab Supervisor

Responsible for the supervision of section personnel and the accurate and efficient performance of work assignments in a specific section of the laboratory, including quality control and instrument maintenance. Must possess license as a technologist and qualify for State of Tennessee supervisor license.Under the direct supervision of the clinical section manager/director, responsible for the supervision of a specific section of the laboratory 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back by the department as designated by the hospital.

Reviews results of all tests reported in a laboratory section and evaluates for validity and completeness.
  Reviews quality control and maintenance logs and provides assistance in resolving problems of instrument malfunction and unacceptable quality control findings.
  Orders reagents and supplies for laboratory section.
  Prepares personnel shift and work assignment schedule for laboratory section; authorizesovertime and time off.
  Prepares and maintains current procedure manuals for the laboratory section and maintains a current department policy manual.
  Interviews prospective employees, trains new employees, evaluates work performance, and recommends promotion or dismissal of those personnel under his or her direct supervision; participates in department supervisory meetings.
  Evaluates, recommends, and establishes new procedures, reagents, and equipment for laboratory section.
  Participates in preparation of department personnel and equipment budgets.
  Consults with technical representatives about problems with reagents, supplies, or instruments, and data on new products.
  Provides orientation to all testing personnel and annually evaluation and documentation of all testing personnel's work performance.
  Obtains specimens from patients for laboratory procedures.
  Develops and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
  Pour-over and transport Hazardous flammable waste (alcohols, xylene, and stains) to hazardous waste drum collection area on the lab dock as needed (RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators Certification required).
  Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
  Assess competency of each person performing patient testing to perform his/her assigned duties.

EDUCATION: Continued education in new laboratory procedures, equipment and management skills and completes mandatory, training, proficiencies and competencies. Professional/Technical continuing education (independent study) of not less than 12 CE hours annually (as required by State of Tennessee licensure).  
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:Current license as Laboratory Supervisor (General or Specialty) by the State of Tennessee if licensure is required for area. Preference will be given for certification as a medical technologist by the ASCP or the equivalent. Maintain licensure by completing continuing education as required by State.  
EXPERIENCE: General knowledge of laboratory procedures, specific knowledge of section procedures, and demonstrated ability to perform in a supervisory capacity as normally acquired through 3- 6 years of medical laboratory experience as a medical technologist.