Demonstrates the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of those supervised.  Fulfills the function of general supervisor for regulatory requirements and provides 24/7 rotating on call coverage.

Monitors work activities to improve efficiency. Evaluates specimen collection, processing, and testing to ensure quality/integrity under general supervision of the manager.

Responsible for the collection, processing, accessioning and waived testing of blood, urine and other samples from Patient Service Centers (PSC’s) and other collection sites including nursing homes, state institutions, patient’s homes and other client locations.

Supervises departmental activities/staffing assignments/schedules and staff meetings to maintain a high quality of work. Monitors work activities to improve efficiency. Takes corrective action when necessary to redirect activities and to correct problems.

Performs specialized and technically demanding tests that require  high level of expertise and reports tests results.

Directs the proper storage of hazardous materials and the laboratory safety program in conjunction with the safety officer.

Troubleshoots instrumentation and test methods and makes decisions regarding action to be taken.

Reviews quality control data as well as evaluates specimen collection/processing to ensure quality/integrity under general supervision of the manager; recognizes and resolves problems.  Communicates problems and actions to the appropriate member(s) of management (if applicable). Plans, designs, and implements installation of new or improved laboratory techniques in conjunction with division management.

Establishes standards, normal values, and methods of control for each laboratory test performed in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies and in conjunction with clinical/medical leadership. Reviews current literature to keep informed of new developments in the field

Coordinates and conducts education and training programs for personnel. Develops training/competency checklists and provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students. Supports Education Department personnel/trainers and/or designee in the training/orientation of new staff members.

Develops and maintains department Standard Operating Procedures according to CLSI guidelines as appropriate.

Plans for effective utilization of resources (space, time, personnel, budget and equipment). Maintains an accurate workload recording system and prepares productivity reports as requested.  Evaluates and adjusts workload using the data.

Actively participates in the Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.

Coordinates new business with the Sales Department

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Work Schedule:

Dayshift, Monday to Friday

Department:

1046-00006 Microbiology