Laboratory Supervisor - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Laboratory training or experience is .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects all laboratory specimens according to laboratory guidelines.
• Follows the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to the laboratorys quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance.
• Demonstrates capability of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or Director of Laboratory Services.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
• Notifies Director of Laboratory Services and/or CMO when taking corrective action.
• Ensures test results and other patient-specific data are accurately and reliably sent from point of data entry (whether interfaced or entered manually) to final report destination, in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and ensuring that all supplies are viable before use in patient testing. All supplies are dated, when received and older stock will be rotated.
• Responsible for following all safety procedures outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual and OSHA regulations and that medical waste is properly disposed of.
• Continues education hours as mandated by state licensure.