General Supervisor I at HEALTHTRACKRX INC – Clarksville, Indiana

Job Summary:

The General Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that samples are accessioned and tested promptly, accurately, and proficiently, while adhering to applicable CAP and CLIA regulations. Perform essential functions such as: workflow of samples, effective communication with Lab Director, Lab Management and Lab Personnel. The general supervisor must provide day-to-day supervision and must be accessible.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance by testing personnel
• Ensure each employee has the necessary tools and supplies to complete their job in an efficient high-quality manner.
• Ensure proper communication to technical lab completed upon any changes to protocol or company policies.
• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance is maintained
• As applicable, under Lab Directors directions, assist training and documenting competency assessment of all laboratory employees in compliance with regulating bodies (CAP, CLIA, etc.).
• Assist maintaining all compliance documentation in accordance with regulating bodies (CAP, CLIA, etc) including cleaning logs, maintenance logs, IQ/OQ/PM’s etc.
• Collaborate with the Quality Analyst on writing, updating, and maintaining SOP manual.
• Performing sample processing, DNA extraction and PCR. Ability to run KingFisher Flex, Accufill and QuantStudio 12K and 5.
• Continuously monitor and develop workflow processes as needed to ensure timely turnaround, efficiency, and quality of specimen processing.
• Provide technical oversight to lab personnel who perform testing procedures.
• Strong understanding of procedures, SOPs, QC/controls to ensure accurate and valid data is reported.
• Responsible for supporting menu validations.
  • Complete employee performance reviews, timecard approvals, and manage PTO requests.

Qualifications:

Education –

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science is required.
• Competencies/Skills –
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory services
• Technical knowledge to monitor lab operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills

• 1-year previous supervisory experience required
• A general supervisor must be licensed to perform high complexity tests or must be a California-licensed physician and surgeon and must have two years of experience in high-complexity testing in the specialty or specialties he or she is supervising.

Certifications/Licenses –

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License (CMSL)
• Medical Technologist certification from AAB focusing in Molecular Diagnostics or other equivalent certification (AMT, ABB, etc).