Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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Major Duties:

These assignments require specialized training and experience. Employees must have advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance. They have wide latitude for exercising independent judgment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans, and assigns work, gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.

Is responsible for monitoring specimen collection, identification and processing/shipping integrity to ensure specimen acceptability for testing.

Serves as a technical advisor to providers, nurses, and other personnel outside of P&LM relative to collection requirements and questions arising from special patient situations.

Trains and evaluates the competency of staff in the performance of ancillary testing procedures and in the reporting of test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.

Coordinates the Phlebotomy team to ensure inpatient and outpatient collections are performed accurately and timely.

Chooses methods for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies.

Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level.

Serves on the Laboratory Safety Committee.

Primary responder for deficiencies cited during Environment of Care rounds; documents corrective actions, including any work orders, action plans, due date extensions and completion of deficiency.

In conjunction with the Education Coordinator, oversees initial training of technical staff members by making the rotating department assignments, monitoring competency testing, and assuring complete documentation for initial training file. Ensures that mandatory competencies are completed by laboratory staff.

In conjunction with the Quality Manager, quality management performance improvement principles, methodology, and processes to develop and manage a clinical laboratory quality management program. Applies statistical evaluation and analysis to quality assurance data and implement corrective actions when indicated.

In conjunction with the Ancillary Testing Coordinator, applies and enforces all regulatory requirements for the ancillary testing program and assists the Ancillary Testing Coordinator in inspection preparation and post inspection actions. Evaluates ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines. Recommends policy/protocol changes to correct deficiencies and improve the program.

Prepares acquisition packages and comply with all program requirements. Certify invoices online in a timely manner to avoid interest penalty payment or loss of discount.

Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to assist in the technical monitoring or administration of contracts and budgeting of fund control points and purchase orders.

Ensures instrumentation, reagents, supplies, instruments, and the laboratory environment are maintained at the appropriate temperature, humidity, and atmosphere as applicable and appropriate. Knows how to address alerts and document out-of-range parameters using the facility's temperature monitoring computer program. Understands the laboratory's contingency plan and the need to inform the supervisor or designee of any issues. Submit work orders as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 72305F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized