Laboratory Supervisor: Quality & Testing Operations

Huntsville Hospital; Guntersville Shores (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking an experienced laboratory supervisor to assist in supervising the system and testing personnel, coordinating procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the clinical laboratory. The role supports the Pathologist Director, Lab Manager and Technical Supervisors in planning and evaluating testing workflows.

Duties include bench testing, maintenance, QC data review, proficiency testing, inventory checks, calibrations, and updating procedure

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in MLT or chemical, physical or biological science with ASCP-approved clinical training.
• Registered by ASCP preferred.
• 3 years experience in Moderately Complex Testing.
• Competency of components of laboratory technology, as appropriate.
• Good general condition.
• Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.
• Numerical ability to calculate by formula.
• Form perception, visual acuity in the color spectrum to perform specific lab tests.
• Dependable.

Responsibilities

• Performs bench testing as necessary.
• Assures that all periodic maintenance in department is performed in a timely manner.
• Reviews maintenance records and document review on a weekly basis.
• Reviews (with documentation) Troubleshooting and Out-of-Control logs.
• Assures that inventory is checked and supplies ordered on a weekly basis.
• Enters new lot #s of controls in computer.
• Submits QC data to Quality Assurance Programs where appropriate.
• Performs software updates as necessary.
• Performs routine calibrations and calibration verification every 6 months where indicated.
• Assures that proficiency testing samples are processed in a timely manner and include all testing personnel.
• Assures that all inhouse proficiency testing is performed twice annually.
• Assures that PMs on analyzers are performed every 6 months.
• Performs Normal Range Study with new instrumentation and annually thereafter.
• Oversees MLT students during rotation, including grading.
• Orients new employees to department procedures.
• Performs initial and annual employee competency testing.
• Updates and/or assists in updating procedure manuals.
• Communicates to and inservices staff on new procedures.
• Assures that department meets TJC standards.
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Numerical ability

Color vision

Attention to detail

Dependable

Education

AS degree in MLT or chemical/physical/biological science with ASCP-approved clinical training

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking an experienced laboratory supervisor to assist in supervising the system and testing personnel, coordinating procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the clinical laboratory. The role supports the Pathologist Director, Lab Manager and Technical Supervisors in planning and evaluating testing workflows.

Duties include bench testing, maintenance, QC data review, proficiency testing, inventory checks, calibrations, and updating procedure