Laboratory Supervisor

Reports To: Director of Laboratory 

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, non-exempt, hourly Wage range $31.00 - $47.01/per hour depending on experience

Pioneers Medical Center will lead the effort to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
The working environment is a hospital setting with exposure to patients, residents, and families; sharps,
infectious diseases, biological and chemical hazards; machinery and equipment; and potentially extreme
temperatures and noise levels. Employees are required to follow all safety practices and protocols at all
times.
Essential Functions
- Perform diagnostic procedures on blood and body fluids, collect specimens from
patients, perform various laboratory tests, and analyze results.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Perform various clerical duties as assigned or needed.
- Perform laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform procedures in all sections of the lab: chemistry, hematology, urine, coagulation,
blood bank, microbiology, and blood gases.
- Assure all assigned laboratory duties are performed accurately.
- Interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical
condition in order to explain test results so that appropriate action can be taken.
- Utilize complex problem solving skills in resolving clinical and instrumental problems.
- May provide technical education and guidance to students and staff by overseeing work
performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning
environment.
- Work effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to
provide quality patient care through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
- Provide appropriate Laboratory services to meet the needs of patients within PMC’s
ability.
- Assure evidence-based practices within the Laboratory.
- Direct, supervise, and coordinate functions and activities for the laboratory.
- Assist with Laboratory patient care services, including discussion of test procedures with
Medical Staff; test technology and data generation; data evaluation, interpretation, and
communication; quality assurance.
- Assist with the purchase and order of inventory and supplies.
- Supervise all testing and PMS in department, and when other departments are utilizing
lab supplies and diagnostics.
- Evaluate laboratory equipment and assist and advise in its acquisition.
- Support administration and physicians in problem solving within the laboratory.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required.
- Provide for necessary personnel coverage by preparing work assignments to ensure
work is done in a timely manner and that the department has proper staffing coverage.
- Conduct laboratory tests as ordered by Medical Staff, prioritizing critical resulting.
- Receive or obtain specimens by proper technique for use in diagnosis and treatment of
disease.
- Properly package, label, preserve, and send out specimens for procedures not
completed in house, as required by regulatory agencies.
- Notify ordering physicians of any abnormalities in test results or specimens.
- Mentor, train, supervise, and complete annual evaluations and competencies for all
employees within your department.
- Assist with the annual implementation, review, revision, and management of
department policies, procedures, workflows, job descriptions, and other essential
documents unspecified.
- Interview, evaluate candidates, and hire new employees in collaboration with Human
Resources and established PMC guidelines.
- Maintain accurate department records and statistics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or medical technology school required.
- At least four (4) years’ experience in a laboratory setting required.
- At least two (2) years’ managerial experience preferred.
- Registration as a medical laboratory technologist required.
- BLS required within three (3) months of transfer or hire.
Skills and Expectations
- Kind and professional demeanor.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family,
and staff.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
- Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
- Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
- Understand and adhere to all of PMC’s policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to PMC’s Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and
equitable working environment.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing this job, the employee:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
- Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will
understand.
- Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the
observer.
- Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
- Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
- May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.