Laboratory Supervisor Sicklerville, NJ • R20261754

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee;

Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and reporting any .

Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame;

Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests respectfully and in a timely

manner;

Supervising full and part-time laboratory personnel on a daily basis to ensure that each position’s responsibilities are carried out, that work meets quality standards, and policies, regulations, and procedures are followed;

Ensuring that patient test results are not reported unless the test systems are properly functioning and reporting any test system problem to assigned Technical Consultant;

Submitting monthly staffing schedules for all lab personnel; approving payroll for lab personnel in a timely manner; and providing all lab orientation and in-service training to all testing personnel;

Assisting in interviewing lab candidates;

Assisting in on-site training of lab personnel and functioning as an administrator and working as a Laboratory Technologist/Technician at least two days per week;

Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel;

Evaluating all lab personnel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year of employment and annually or as needed;

Assisting testing personnel in person or by telephone to resolve technical problems while testing is performed;

Maintaining records of laboratory tests for two years;

Implementing safety regulations as directed;

Reviewing lab inventory data and notifying the Director of Medical Support when adjustments are needed with inventory control;

Ensuring lab personnel understand all new and revised policies and procedures;

Ensuring all Charge Change and Courtesy write-offs are forwarded daily to the Administrative Services department;

Demonstrate proficiency in using the medical record system;

Maintaining a clean work area by performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA Guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed;
Receiving and storing ordered supplies;

Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations;

Attending staff meetings as directed;

Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere;

Willing to work at any center due to staffing, center emergency, or a reduction of work;

Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;

Completing other duties as directed.

Employee must be 18 years of age or older;

Minimum typing experience required;

At least one year of supervisory experience preferred;

Employee must be a High School graduate (or equivalent) and must meet one of the following requirements:

Incumbent located in Pennsylvania or New Jersey must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science or HEW certification by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a Medical Technologist, plus six years of laboratory experience;

Must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing;
Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required;

Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation;

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