Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

• Support the Clinic, CLIA Lab Director, and manager regarding laboratory, pathology, and radiology operations
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Pine Bluff Laboratory
• Actively supervise technical staff
• Perform moderate-complexity testing procedures
• Ensure approved policies and procedures are implemented and followed
• Document deviations, initiate investigations, identify corrective actions, and assist with quality assurance
• Maintain competency across all bench areas and provide coverage when needed
• Coordinate daily laboratory and radiology activities, including scheduling, workflows, inventory management, and new testing evaluation and implementation
• Ensure instruments and testing platforms are maintained and functioning properly
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control are completed and acceptable before patient testing
• Ensure CLIA and other regulatory requirements are met
• Assess staff competency and oversee new-employee training
• Provide coaching and disciplinary actions as appropriate with HR and the department manager
• Write and revise policies and procedures
• Adapt departmental workflows to changing demands and patient needs
• Maintain communication with laboratory leadership, nursing, and infection prevention staff

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or other ASCP approved discipline
• Two (2) years of lead clinical laboratory experience
• MLS/MT ASCP certification or equivalent
• Experience with CLIA requirements
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Annual TB screening, criminal background check, and substance abuse testing
• Preferred:
  Five (5) years general laboratory experience with current instrumentation
• Preferred:
  Experience with COLA, LIS systems, Microsoft Office programs, inventory control, pulling data, and creating reports

Demonstrates expertise in laboratory operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on staff supervision and training. Proficient in managing workflows, inventory control, and implementing testing procedures in accordance with CLIA standards.

• Laboratory Operations Management
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• CLIA Compliance
• Staff Supervision and Training
• Medical Laboratory Sciences Degree

• Moderate-Complexity Testing Procedures
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Staff Competency Assessment

• Effective Communication
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Problem-Solving

• MLS/MT ASCP Certification

• CLIA Requirements
• Laboratory Quality Assurance
• Pathology Operations
• Radiology Operations

• LIS Systems
• Microsoft Office Programs