Supervisor, Specimen Entry

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown, PA, is seeking a supervisor to lead the Specimen Entry team. You will oversee the receiving, accessioning, and routing of clinical laboratory specimens, and ensure accurate electronic filing and storage of documents, providing logistical leadership to the group.

Required is a Bachelor of Science with 2–5 years of laboratory experience (or equivalent). Strong supervisory, communication, and documentation skills are essential to maintain quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree with minimum 2-5 years of laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of employees in specimen receiving and accessioning.
• Provides logistical leadership to all team members and maintains documentation.
• Develops and maintains Specimen Management SOPs per guidelines.
• Monitors staffing, plans resources, and takes corrective action when needed.
• Prepares qualitative and quantitative reports and records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory operations

SOP development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

E-mail

Laboratory software

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 4:00pm- 1230am

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the receiving, accessioning and routing of clinical laboratory specimens and the electronic filing/storage of documents. Provides logistical leadership to all team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of those supervised, as required.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Specimen Management standard operating procedures according to the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Supervises departmental activities and staffing assignments to maintain a high quality of work.
• Takes corrective action, when necessary, to redirect activities and to correct problems.
• Monitors work activities to improve efficiency.
• Evaluates specimen processing to ensure quality and integrity.
• Confers with technical personnel and management when appropriate.
• Prepares various qualitative and quantitative reports and records.
• Approves payroll submissions, PTO requests, and maintains attendance records.
• Supports Education Department personnel/trainers and/or designee in the training and orientation of new staff members and participates in CSI and continuing education programs.
• Strives to improve communications within the department by conducting and recording regular meetings.
• Assists in planning for effective utilization of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree with minimum 2-5 years of laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, designated laboratory software.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address: 794 Roble Rd

Primary Location: HNL-Roble

Position Type: Onsite

Department: 1046-00017 Specimen Entry

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients.

At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes. We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives, and we never take that responsibility lightly.

Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts. With more than 50 patient service centers throughout Pennsylvania, we provide accessible, patient-focused laboratory services in the communities we serve. Our team of more than 2,000 professionals includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, along with more than 400 certified laboratory scientists and phlebotomists. Together, they bring deep expertise, operational excellence, accountability, and compassionate care to every test we perform.