Laboratory Supervisor (Float)

Patient First; Devon (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Patient First in Devon, Pennsylvania, seeks a Laboratory Technologist/Technician responsible for monitoring test analyses and supervising laboratory personnel. The role ensures quality standards are met while providing support during testing procedures and administrative functions.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field, possess excellent communication skills, and have relevant experience in laboratory settings.

Qualifications

• Employee must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum typing experience required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Medical Technology principles.
• Skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to produce reliable quality laboratory results under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels.
• Supervising laboratory personnel to ensure quality standards.
• Submitting monthly staffing schedules and approving payroll.
• Ensuring proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame.
• Assisting in interviewing lab candidates.

Skills

Medical Technology principles

Laboratory instrumentation maintenance

CPR certification

Mathematical and statistical methods

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Job description

Benefits

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Responsibilities

• Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problems or concerns to the assigned Technical Consultant or designee.
• Ensuring remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Assuring 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 daily to ensure responsibilities are carried out and quality standards, policies, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring patient test results are not reported unless test systems are properly functioning and reporting any system problems to the assigned Technical Consultant.
• Submitting monthly staffing schedules, approving payroll in a timely manner, and providing 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 while working as a Laboratory Technologist/Technician at least two days per week.
• Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel.
• Evaluating laboratory 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.
• Demonstrating 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 for breaks and mealtimes as needed, even if interrupted for patient care and center operations.
• Attending staff meetings as directed.
• Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere.
• Willingness to work at any center due to staffing, emergencies, or workload adjustments.
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.
• Completing other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• 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 a related science (chemical, physical, biological) or a HEW certification by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a Medical Technologist, plus six years of laboratory experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to produce reliable quality laboratory results under stressful conditions.
• Ability to perform CPR and update certification as needed.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly four to seven hours at a time).
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy items (20–50 lbs).
• Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Responsible for understanding and performing work as a Technologist/Technician as outlined in the laboratory technologist/technician job description.
• Commitment to providing the highest quality medical care and professionalism.