Laboratory Supervisor

Us Oncology Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates in Norfolk seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to manage day-to-day lab operations and personnel. You will supervise testing, ensure quality control, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires an Associate in Medical Technology (Bachelor’s preferred), five years of lab testing experience, and ASCP or equivalent certification. In-person, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or related science field.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required.
• Current state licensure if required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory and performs routine tests.
• Supervises laboratory personnel: interviews, hires, trains, and schedules.
• Establishes quality assurance, QC, proficiency testing and maintenance policies.
• Reviews test results and ensures proper functioning before reporting.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations for lab operations.
• Oversees safety regulations, OSHA standards, and health records as required.
• Orders supplies, evaluates equipment and reagents, and conducts cost analyses.
• Analyzes true cost of tests and services; suggests pricing strategies.
• Interfaces with nursing, clerical, and other disciplines for smooth operations.
• Maintains a clean lab environment and confidentiality of records.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Routine testing

Quality assurance

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Supervisor to support our lab in our Norfolk office!

Employment Type: Full Time, In-Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range $62,322.20 - $92,692.12

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory. Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed.
• Supervises laboratory personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performance. Trains or assigns training of lab personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. Schedules laboratory personnel. Directly supervises day to day testing and reporting.
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures.
• Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performance. Select, evaluates, and validates all test methods. Writes new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual.
• Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records. Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations and other safety regulations. Enforces safety standards. Maintains employee health records when mandated.
• Orders supplies and equipment. Evaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness. Performs cost analysis on major equipment purchases.
• Analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis.
• Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Assists management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts.
• Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor law

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science field
• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required.
• Current state licensure if required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.