Supervisor, Microbiology

Day Shift

The Clinical Supervisor I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.

Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Under general supervision, and after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role, the Clinical Supervisor I carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

If qualified, the Clinical Supervisor I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the technical oversight of the laboratory including the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Clinical Supervisor I is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, training, competency assessment of staff, operations, and inventory management.

Reports to: Clinical Manager.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

1. Must be accessible to test personnel at all times testing is performed and provide on-site telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established in the clinical laboratory.

2. Is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of high-complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel and Must be on-site to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed by an individual qualified before 1/19/1993 (FR 493/1489(b)(5). Referred to Federal Register for exceptions when work can be reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under Fr 493.1461. and

3. Is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained.

4. Provides daily supervision and assistance to technical and non-technical staff. Determines work priority, assumes timely completion of work. May provide weekend and holiday supervisory duties.

5. Reviews daily work including patient results, quality control and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.

6. Completes monthly surveillance according to lab procedure including quality control, proficiency testing, maintenance records and other reports, Provides assistance, as needed, in troubleshooting and results interpretation, and Oversees QA/QI activities as required.

7. Oversees Proficiency Testing program including the handling and analysis of Proficiency Testing samples. May be delegated the signing of Proficiency Testing attestation forms.

8. Oversees training/orientation of new employees or students. Oversees the competency assessment of other staff as required.

9. Develops training programs for new employees and students and participates in new training initiatives which may include MGB MLS training program. Develops competency assessment modules.

10. Participates in system wide leadership training programs as require or invited.

11. Oversees as requested the evaluation, validation and/or implementation of new methodologies or instruments as required.

12. Oversees the bi-annual method comparisons and calibration verification studies.

13. Oversees writing and revising standard operating procedures. Review occurs on an annual basis.

14. Participates in specific regulatory activities such as participating on the lab's regulatory readiness team. Conducts audits and assists with follow-up action items.

15. Oversees special projects. Works independently toward completing projects within assigned timeframe.

16. Participates in the implementation and upgrades of LIS or other laboratory software programs.

17. Responsible for supervising assigned workstations, noting trends, problems, etc., reviews with Clinical Manager.

18. Responsible for hiring and evaluating staff performance following the established laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.

19. Responsible for counselling, coaching, and overseeing corrective action in conjunction with the Clinical Manager.

20. Other responsibilities as needed.

1. Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, or Biological science from an accredited college or university Required

2. ASCP Certified required

3. Four or more years of clinical lab experience required

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