Supervisor - Laboratory

Responsibilities

The General Laboratory Supervisor may perform duties consistent with California Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1210 and CLIA requirements for moderate and high complexity testing personnel and general supervisor roles. Responsibilities and allowable functions are determined by the individual’s education, training, and experience.

• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science may function as Testing Personnel for moderate (42 CFR § 493.1425) and high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1495) , General Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1463), and may qualify to serve as Technical Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1451), provided CLIA education, training, and experience requirements are met.

• Individuals with an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology may function as Testing Personnel for moderate (42 CFR § 493.1425) and high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1495) and may serve as a General Supervisor for high complexity testing (42 CFR § 493.1463). Individuals with an associate degree do not qualify to serve as a Technical Supervisor for high complexity testing.

This individual: 1) functions as the section Lead or Interim Laboratory Manager/Director, responsible for supervising the daily operations of the section(s) or department, 2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant, 3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives, 4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s) or department, 5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program, 6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, 7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner, 8)  ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals, 10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, 11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director, 12) performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory, 13) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate 14) reviews maintenance records and supporting documentation to verify that appropriate corrective actions were implemented when equipment deviates from established performance specifications, 15) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 16) ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 17) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures, 18) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 19) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC 20) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $47.16 to $57.65. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.