General Information
| Job Description | CLIN LAB SUPV 2 | Working Title | Clinical Lab Supervisor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006569 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Student Health Services - D01165 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 02/10/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 009293 | PHLEBOTOMIST CERT TCHN 2 | 2 |
| 008939 | CLIN LAB SCI SPEC | .8 |
| 009995 | UNCLASSIFIED | .43 |
Generic Scope
| Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. |
Custom Scope
| Supervises employees in highly technical sub-specialty area. Directly oversees all the technical operations of the laboratory, enforcing standard operating procedures and research methods. Responsible for laboratory meeting quality assurance standards. |
Department Custom Scope
| Perform technical duties pertaining to clinical laboratory testing of patient specimens as support to clinical staff. Manage lab services and supervise lab staff. Maintain compliance with federal, state and accreditation requirements to include policies, procedures, and quality assurance. Participate on various clinic committees. Functions as Lab Information System Administrator. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. | Required |
| Licensure in specialty area. | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Completion of a minimum of 12 CME units annually for renewal. | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Directly supervises assigned staff performing highly technical sub-specialty operations. Monitors laboratory staff to ensure they follow standard operating procedures. Oversees laboratory tests to ensure the laboratory achieves quality results.
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15 |
Maintains updated highly technical sub-specialty clinical policies and procedures manual. Monitors compliance with sub-specialty processes so the laboratory meets all clinical requirements and health, environmental and safety regulations.
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10 |
| Oversees the clinical applications in the laboratory information system. Verifies data is accurate by performing routine checks using queries, visual review and other appropriate means. Stores and disseminates technical data. Organizes clinical records and documents generated by laboratory operations, maintaining all necessary testing records. | 10 |
| Serves as the laboratory primary point of contact for clinics, physicians, health care providers, and other staff with questions or concerns regarding the lab. Represents the laboratory in its clinical interactions with other departments at the medical center and University. | 5 |
| Seen as a reliable resource for any clinical laboratory related questions or concerns. Acts as advisor to management on ways to improve research methods, processes, technology and quality systems. | 5 |
| Participates in recruiting and conducts new employee orientation. Evaluates performance and competency and defines development goals. Recommends changes in staffing and budget to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory. Serves as a role model for assigned staff. | 5 |
Serves as site administrator for external information systems such as state or national databases needed by the laboratory. Validates accuracy of laboratory data added. Designs reports that present laboratory results for requesting entities such as clinicians and internal and external activities applying the laboratory's data.
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10 |
| Performs other duties as assigned. | 5 |
| Reviews and documents quality assessment protocols. Participates as member of quality assurance/risk management committee. Monitors and assess quality of laboratory testing through quality control and proficiency testing. Develops quality assurance studies to include: critical laboratory values follow up, chlamydia recovery, MRSA recovery and Antibiogram. | 15 |
| Performs a wide variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests in one or more clinical fields to provide data for use in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment or research of human disease. | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maintains current knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures. Ability to apply principles in a clinical laboratory setting. | Required |
| Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory, medical center, HR and UC policies and processes. Thorough knowledge of all relevant sub-specialty area industry, health and safety, federal, and state regulations. | Preferred |
| Ability to organize assigned staff and laboratory operations in an efficient and effective manner. Highly developed personal organizational skills. Knowledge of quality assurance methods and ability to apply principles to design quality systems. | Required |
| Proven ability to multi-task and reliably manage multiple projects through from inception to completion on schedule in a complex, challenging environment. Flexibility to adjust to constantly changing priorities. | Required |
| Verbal and written communication skills to explain technical clinical specialty concepts, actively listen, persuade, advise, and counsel. | Required |
| Ability to use laboratory's application programs. Skills to perform data checks using queries, visual review and other appropriate means to verify data accuracy. | Required |
| Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process. | Required |
| Interpersonal skills to independently convey information with authority, handle highly sensitive matters and interact with high level contacts from other organizations. | Required |
| Supervisory experience managing an accredited lab. | Required |
| Ability to develop, review and update lab policy and procedures manuals. | Required |
| Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, providers and vendors. | Required |
| Prior College Health experience. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |