LABORATORY SUPERVISOR at owensboroworkdaytest – Owensboro, Kentucky

LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Job Summary
Responsible for the clinical laboratory work of a specific laboratory section, area, or discipline. Performs complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Job Responsibilities

• Provides teaching and education to students and team members.
• Develops lab policies, processes, procedures, and control changes; validates according to regulatory agencies.
• Develops processes to handle changes.
• Oversees ordering and inventory control; receives, inspects, and tests incoming supplies and materials.
• Develops and maintains computer functionality; ensures staff's ability to use computer systems within the context of actual work processed.
• Develops and maintains competency assessments.
• Performs supplier qualification process.
• Develops process for management of equipment, including quality control, calibration, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Performs equipment/reagent qualification process.
• Tests new and revised computer software for acceptability.
• Oversees/develops processes for installation.
• Develops processes for quality monitoring, internal audits, proficiency testing, handling deviations, non-conformance, and complications.
• Oversees records for laboratory testing, quality control, and results.
• Collaborates with other lab personnel to ensure correct billing, coding, and crediting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in science related field required upon hire
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required
• MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR
• MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire OR
• MLS - Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR
• MLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required upon hire OR
• MLT - Certified Medical Laboratory Technician through American Medical Technologists (AMT) required upon hire OR
• CT - Certified as a Cytotechnologist required upon hire

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to meet requirements for "High Complexity Testing Personnel" per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.