Supervisor, Testing Lab MT

Job Description Summary

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires supervises trains and evaluates performance of assigned personnel. Identifies and effectively resolves personnel issues.
• Leads and develops staff and supervises workflow.
• Supervises survey and proficiency testing and ensures timely completion.
• Conducts required competency assessments and completes documentation. Takes appropriate corrective action as necessary. Provides routine and non-routine training to staff as required and ensures all training and/or re-training is documented.
• Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
• Supervises and performs routine testing of biological samples. Ensures completion of reagent preparation pre-qualification and quality assurance. Ensures accurate records and documentation maintenance. Ensures donor patient and employee confidentiality. Accountability for timely release of test results.
• Maintains acceptable attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.
• Liaises with vendors and clients and provides direct customer service. Communicates with customers vendors and couriers to ensure quality service. Assures quality customer service to all customers.
• Makes recommendations to revise policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Ensures and performs preventive maintenance quality assurance and calibrations on equipment. Identifies and repairs more complex equipment malfunctions performs trouble shooting and notifies appropriate personnel if additional service is needed.
• Ensures and is accountable for maintaining an adequate level of supplies and reagents.
• Ensures the cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Ensures and is accountable for safety guidelines adherence.
• Investigates deviations in testing quality control and preventative maintenance. Is responsible for corrective action and escalates to appropriate management as necessary.
• Supervises and performs evaluations of reagents equipment and new testing methods.
• Participates on process improvement teams.
• Performs all other duties at the discretion of management as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience Option 1:
• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology
• At least 4 years of subsequent laboratory experience to include 2 years of experience in a progressively responsible role such as lead and/or supervisor and at least 1 year of workflow coordination experience;

OR

• Education & Experience Option 2:
• Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited institution in chemical physical or biological sciences where education and training meet CFR 493.1489
• Six months of supervised relevant training/experience and at least 4 years of subsequent laboratory experience to include 2 years of experience in a progressively responsible role such as lead and/or supervisor and at least 1 year of workflow coordination experience;

OR

• Education & Experience Option 3:
• Masters Degree from an accredited institution in chemical physical or biological sciences where education and training meet CFR 493.1489
• Six months of supervised relevant training/experience and at least 2 years of subsequent laboratory experience to include 2 years of experience in a progressively responsible role such as lead and/or supervisor and at least 1 year of workflow coordination experience.
• MT MLS ASCP (or equivalent) Certification required.
• CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing required.
• Appropriate state licensure and/or certificate where applicable required.
• Must possess High Complexity Testing competencies required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) CLIA and other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies required.
• Must possess demonstrated advanced clinical laboratory knowledge and competency so as to provide testing quality control as well as proficient training and guidance to newer staff.
• Must possess demonstrated proficiency of complex equipment and reagent maintenance for troubleshooting and problem resolution. Advanced proficiency must be demonstrated with all equipment at the assigned location.
• Must possess demonstrated understanding of and experience with proficiency survey sample testing.
• Must possess demonstrated equipment calibration and qualification proficiency for all equipment at the assigned location.
• Must possess advanced clinical laboratory competency expertise that meets regulatory and SOP requirements so as to conduct staff competency assessments and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Trainer Certification preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have analytical statistical personal organization and problem-solving skills.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Ability to think strategically and independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and follow through on projects paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Able to organize prioritize and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Lab work environment: Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to extreme cold ( -20⁰C) miscellaneous production chemicals moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on the production floor. Personal protective equipment is required such as protective eyewear garments and gloves. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Travel: < 5%
• 5 hours per shift: Sitting standing handling finger dexterity pinching
• 3- 5 hours per shift: Lifting to 40 pounds
• Up to 3 hours per shift: Walking climbing bending squatting reaching above shoulders reaching waist to shoulder reaching knee to waist reaching floor to knee grasping items carrying/move items up to 40 pounds

Additional Job Details:

Shift 1

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

Creative Testing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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