Laboratory Supervisor - Specimen Processing

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:Position Summary: Responsible for supervision of staff in the specimen processing department during night shift operations. The specimen processing department should accurately handle and process all laboratory specimens and ensure specimen integrity by adhering to laboratory processing procedures. Serves as a resource for specimen handling information and problem solver for resolution of specimen handling issues for the SW Division. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include department programs, department equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and safety.Principle Responsibilities:Utilizes supervisor and technical skills and abilities to effectively direct the handling and processing of specimens.Follows laboratory procedures for specimen processingCorrectly identifies proper tubes, containers, transport media and storage temperature for each test type.Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with Managers of Evening and Night Shift Operations, technologists, or pathologist as needed taking appropriate action when necessary.Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem solving skills to ensure qualityUtilizes appropriate resources to answer inquiries for basic customer related issues.Utilizes and participates in the budgeting of appropriate resources for proper specimen processingUnderstands, enforces and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.Responsible for departmental quality assurance programs.Participates and supervises departmental training programs. Maintains and updates departmental procedures. Communicates effectively with remote locations to notify of specimen handling issues. Effectively utilizes departmental resourcesDemonstrates efficiency by performing procedures rapidly and determining priority. Strives to train and assist staff to achieve high levels of productivity.Utilizes and responsible for obtaining appropriate supplies with minimal waste.Oversees equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize down time. Responsible for monitoring performance of routine equipment maintenance.Utilizes unstructured time constructively.Trains and maintains team leaders/assistants to perform all critical tasks necessary to effectively operate in the supervisor''s absence. Utilizes personal and professional skills to promote client municates with laboratory staff and its clients to ensure quality patient care.Maintains and supports a service oriented relationship with its customers.Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients.Responsible for the maintaining a positive work environment.Responsible for specimen processing staffWith manager the hiring and firing of specimen processing staffTraining of specimen processing staffScheduling of specimen processing staffContinuing education of processing staffEvaluation and raises for processing staffEnthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame.Scope: Promotes quality client/patient relations and creates supportive climate by serving as a role model for behavior. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to the laboratory. Adheres to all laboratory policies and regulations. Works with minimal direction, consults with technologists and general supervisor as needed. Operates general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computer keyboards and CRT, and centrifuges. Effectively communicates via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone, and computer methods.Education: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Minimum - Experience in laboratory specimen processing and direction of employees in specimen processing.Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and with laboratory clients. Ability to read and write.Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Evening Operations Manager or other designated manager.Physical Requirements: Requires light to medium lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires manipulation of tools, objects, and equipment using the following physical motions: pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching above shoulder height, grasping with both hands, pinching with thumb and forefinger, twisting with hand and wrist, climbing under, lifting up, lifting down, and reaching under. Routinely requires coordination of two or more physical operations. Routinely requires visual discrimination of color, size, shape, and motility. Requires the ability to hear audible alarms on temperature monitored equipment and automated analyzers.Environmental Demands: Works in temperature controlled environment with constant exposure to biological hazards. May be required to operate fire and safety equipment or follow other safety procedures in an emergency situation. May be required to work with time constraints and in crisis situations.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Company:Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Created: 2021-11-29