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Knowledge of Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Chemistry/Immunology Must have Bachelors and CA Tech Supervisor Licensure

• Ensures the satisfactory performance of the entire phlebotomy function which includes overseeing scheduling, training, and all HR responsibilities.
• Provides technical training in all areas of responsibility.
• Confirms abnormal results and calls the facility to obtain clinical information on patients with "rare and improbable" test results.
• Reviews payroll, incident, accident and corrected reports.
• Maintains the Technical Procedure Manuals, with periodic updates.
• Reviews all technical procedures prior to presentation to lab director for approval.
• Ensures that QC is within appropriate limits and that all test results are accurate for Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis testing.
• Performs assessment of the efficiency of the utilization of all resources in areas of responsibility, including personnel management, equipment/reagent responsibility, equipment/reagent evaluation and method development.
• Works with vendors to bring new analyzers and methods on-line.
• Conducts performance evaluations and competencies for all departmental staff personnel.
• Analyzes and records all monitors of all quality assurance systems required to maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing.
• Schedules and maintains complete coverage of all shifts in the laboratory.
• Performs assessment of the operation of all instruments in areas of responsibility and assigns maintenance procedures or repairs as needed.
• Ensures all documentation required by regulatory agencies, including quality control, maintenance and service records, and all documentation required for general operation of the laboratory is available.
• Ensures QC for all tests in department and monitors QC reports/data.
• Assigns priority and performs bench work in the laboratory, as needed.
• Ensures the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment according to OSHA and CLIA regulations
• Troubleshoots problems (client, instrument, and computer) as needed. Identifies and pursues self-improvement needs.
• Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains inventory of supplies utilized by all laboratory areas and re-orders as assigned Professional Experience/Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree required; MT (ASCP or equivalent) preferred. Four years progressively responsible laboratory experience. Must qualify under CLIA regulations as a technical supervisor.