Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager; The Laboratory Supervisor assists with day-to-day supervision of assigned lab personnel, assists with implementing lab safety and quality programs, will train lab staff on use of equipment and on procedures, and will perform a full range of routine and specialized procedures in the pathology laboratory. The Lab Supervisor serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting and uses independent judgment and resources to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks normally associated with supervision such as hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, directing and appraising the work of assigned staff
• Will be a working supervisor role in which the incumbent will also perform the work of those supervised
• This position has direct reports
• Hold regularly scheduled one on ones with direct reports on at least a monthly basis
• Is an advocate for direct reports regarding ensuring ideas are heard/shared and in their career progression planning and efforts
• Maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Maintain proficiency and training requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal and CLIA regulations.
• Participate in inventory management, special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Assist in staff development and training.
• Assists the Lab Manager in the maintenance/upkeep of CLIA documentation and records (including supervising/verifying completion of daily records and tracking documents), and preparation for CAP and CLIA inspections.
• Communicate with pathologists regarding laboratory issues, client's needs, and respond quickly and efficiently to concerns/feedback regarding histology within the lab.
• Track and monitor laboratory quality indicators.
• Answer technical questions from pathologists and clients regarding lab processes and histology workflows.
• Independently and proactively identify problems in the laboratory and institute appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure operational compliance with the laboratory's SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented and have high integrity and discipline
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Basic computer competency

Licensure/Education/Experience Requirements:

• Possesses an Associate degree in Histology, Biology, Chemistry or other related field, a Bachelor degree is preferred; degree must satisfy the CLIA standards for Grossing Surgical Specimens (12 course hours of Biology and Chemistry combined)
• 5 or more years experience in the histology field
• Hold and maintain the HT or HTL (ASCP) certification.
• May accept additional education and/or experience in lieu of certification when certification is not a jurisdictional requirement for the job

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