Lab Supervisor

Company: Labcorp
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 13, 2021

Job Description:

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you looking for an industry leading company that offers growth and stability? LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives" as we combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swedish First Hill Laboratory is a highly complex lab supporting a large quaternary care hospital. This supervisory position oversees technologists, lab assistants and phlebotomists, and all lab operations on 2nd shift. This position plays a pivotal role in our lab's regulatory readiness and ensuring we meet the needs of the patients in the hospital.

The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise the day to day operations of the 2nd shift Swedish Hospital Stat Lab
• Ensure laboratory tests are accurately performed and results are reported in a timely manner
• Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory personnel of the department
• Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage
• Responsible for ensuring all shifts in the department are properly staffed
• Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary
• Engage in continuous process and service level improvements
• Ensure all equipment is being properly maintained through Quality Control
• Prepare and maintain Quality Assurance records and documents
• Evaluate new process improvements and make appropriate recommendations
• Meet regularly with direct reports to provide coaching and feedback for their development
• Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations
• Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations
• Responsible for administering and managing policies and procedures
• Process and maintain payroll and personnel files
• Perform administrative duties as needed

• Normally requires a B.S./B.A. Degree w/1-3 years of experience.
• ASCP certified as a Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician or equivalent and must meet CLIA requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a Science related major
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory
• Previous supervisor experience is preferred
• ASCP and/or AMT Certification is required
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

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