Knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Chemistry/Immunology
Must have Bachelors and CA Tech Supervisor Licensure
- Ensures the satisfactory performance of the entire phlebotomy function which
includes overseeing scheduling, training, and all HR responsibilities.
- Provides technical training in all areas of responsibility.
- Confirms abnormal results and calls the facility to obtain clinical information on
patients with "rare and improbable" test results.
- Reviews payroll, incident, accident and corrected reports.
- Maintains the Technical Procedure Manuals, with periodic updates.
- Reviews all technical procedures prior to presentation to lab director for approval.
- Ensures that QC is within appropriate limits and that all test results are accurate for
Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis testing.
- Performs assessment of the efficiency of the utilization of all resources in areas of
responsibility, including personnel management, equipment/reagent responsibility,
equipment/reagent evaluation and method development.
- Works with vendors to bring new analyzers and methods on-line.
- Conducts performance evaluations and competencies for all departmental staff
personnel.
- Analyzes and records all monitors of all quality assurance systems required to
maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing.
- Schedules and maintains complete coverage of all shifts in the laboratory.
- Performs assessment of the operation of all instruments in areas of responsibility and
assigns maintenance procedures or repairs as needed.
- Ensures all documentation required by regulatory agencies, including quality control,
maintenance and service records, and all documentation required for general
operation of the laboratory is available.
- Ensures QC for all tests in department and monitors QC reports/data.
- Assigns priority and performs bench work in the laboratory, as needed.
- Ensures the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment according to OSHA
and CLIA regulations
- Troubleshoots problems (client, instrument, and computer) as needed.
Identifies and pursues self-improvement needs.
- Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains inventory of supplies utilized by all laboratory areas and re-orders as assigned
- Professional Experience/Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required; MT (ASCP or equivalent) preferred.
- Four years progressively responsible laboratory experience.
- Must qualify under CLIA regulations as a technical supervisor.