Supervisor - General Lab

Job Description

• Performs moderately complex diagnostic tests and limited high complexity testing.
• Reviews select policies as required (i.e., annual review). Recommends policy changes and assists with communication of policy changes to testing staff.
• Participates in survey readiness activities. Assist manager in development and oversight of survey activities.
• Recommends and implements process improvements.
• Assists with maintenance of procedure manual and communication of changes to testing staff.
• Uses knowledge of quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
• Performs preventative maintenance on select laboratory equipment or instruments. 
• Suggests changes to maintenance schedules to meet the needs of the laboratory.
• Performs troubleshooting, and with supervision, performs advanced troubleshooting on select laboratory equipment or instruments. 
• Uses problem solving skills when assessing test result accuracy and reliability to identify causes for unexpected test results. Serves as a resource to other staff.
• Performs proficiency testing for select procedures.
• Participates in all relevant quality assurance activities.
• Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation and with guidance, assists in data analysis.
• Assists with supply inventory using principles of asset management. Follows department budget guidelines when purchasing supplies and equipment.
• Understands the impact of testing activities on billing and submission of credits (i.e., cancellation or repeat test due to hemolysis).