Laboratory Operations Supervisor

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee; Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and reporting any . Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame; Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests respectfully and in a timely manner; Supervising full and part-time laboratory personnel on a daily basis to ensure that each position’s responsibilities are carried out, that work meets quality standards, and policies, regulations, and procedures are followed; Ensuring that patient test results are not reported unless the test systems are properly functioning and reporting any test system problem to assigned Technical Consultant; Submitting monthly staffing schedules for all lab personnel; approving payroll for lab personnel in a timely manner; and providing all lab orientation and in-service training to all testing personnel; Assisting in interviewing lab candidates; Assisting in on-site training of lab personnel and functioning as an administrator and working as a Laboratory Technologist/Technician at least two days per week; Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel; Evaluating all lab personnel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year of employment and annually or as needed; Assisting testing personnel in person or by telephone to resolve technical problems while testing is performed; Maintaining records of laboratory tests for two years; Implementing safety regulations as directed; Reviewing lab inventory data and notifying the Director of Medical Support when adjustments are needed with inventory control; Ensuring lab personnel understand all new and revised policies and procedures; Ensuring all Charge Change and Courtesy write-offs are forwarded daily to the Administrative Services department; Demonstrate proficiency in using the medical record system; Maintaining a clean work area by performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA Guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed; Receiving and storing ordered supplies; Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations; Attending staff meetings as directed; Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere; Willing to work at any center due to staffing, center emergency, or a reduction of work; Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained; Completing other duties as directed. Minimum education requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Employee must be 18 years of age or older; Minimum typing experience required; At least one year of supervisory experience preferred; Employee must be a High School graduate (or equivalent) and must meet one of the following requirements: Incumbent located in Pennsylvania or New Jersey must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science or HEW certification by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a Medical Technologist, plus six years of laboratory experience; Must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing; Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required; Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation; Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information; Must be able to produce reliable quality laboratory results under stressful conditions; Must be able to perform CPR and update certification as needed; Must be able to hear pages, bells, and phone system; Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly four to seven hours at a time); Must be able to lift moderate to heavy items (20-50 lbs); Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communications required; Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks at one time; Responsible for understanding and performing work as a Technologist/Technician as outlined in the Laboratory Technologist/Technician job description; Must provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism. Salary Range: $39.50 – $44.00, depending on experience. Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)