Lab Support Supervisor

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the receiving, accessioning, and routing of clinical laboratory specimens and the electronic filing/storage of documents. Provides logistical leadership to all team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs all duties and responsibilities of those supervised, as required, which includes up to and including CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and entering of results into the Laboratory Information System. Provides 24/7 rotating on call coverage.
2. Assists in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures according to the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
3. Supervises departmental activities and staffing assignments to maintain a high quality of work. Takes corrective action, when necessary, to redirect activities and to correct problems. Monitors work activities to improve efficiency.
4. Evaluates specimen collection, processing, and testing to ensure quality and integrity. Troubleshoots instrumentation and test methods as necessary. Confers with technical personnel and management when appropriate.
5. Prepares various qualitative and quantitative reports and records.
6. Performs and reviews basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing, instrument checks, and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies.
7. Approves payroll submissions, PTO requests, and maintains attendance records.
8. Supports Education Department personnel/trainers and/or designee in the training and orientation of new staff members and continuing education programs.
9. Investigates Patient Safety Reports and follows through on any necessary education.
10. Strives to improve communications within the department by conducting and recording regular meetings.
11. Assists in planning for effective utilization of resources.
12. Directs the proper storage of hazardous materials and the laboratory safety program in conjunction with the safety officer

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Three to Four years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience. A.S. degree preferred or an equivalent demonstration of education and experience. Graduate of health/medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught. Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing.

B. Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

C. Math Ability

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

D. Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

E. Computer Skills

Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, designated laboratory software.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Department

1046-00048 ACL - Cedar Crest