Clinical Laboratory Supervisor at American Health MW LLC

Columbia, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Management, Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Quality Control, CLIA Compliance, OSHA Compliance, Patient Confidentiality, Inventory Management, Performance Improvement, Instrument Maintenance, Team Leadership, Policy Development, Proficiency Testing, Corrective Actions, Data Analysis

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. is a premier clinical laboratory servicing over 3500 long-term care facilities. AHA is the fastest growing independent laboratory in the nation, currently offering services in CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WV, and WDC. By investing in technology and a skilled work force, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry. Join our growing CLIA-Accredited independent reference lab team! Job Responsibilities: AHA’s Clinical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all patient testing is performed in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal requirements, including CLIA regulations. As part of such duties, this position would also be responsible for overseeing accurate processing, analyzing, and reporting of laboratory results in a timely manner, and results in a timely manner, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Makes certain all results outside of alarm limits are called to clients and HIPAA requirements on confidentiality are maintained. Evaluate test volume versus supply orders to assume adequate inventory. Review QC, procedural updates, corrective actions, and maintenance records on a regular basis. Review proficiency testing results, taking appropriate corrective action as is necessary. Evaluate new technology; plan, justify, and implement new procedures and instrumentation. Review and re-write laboratory procedures and policies with the approval of the laboratory technical supervisor. Oversee and maintain CLIA and OSHA compliance. Communicate all changes to policy and procedures to affected internal parties. Review any incident reports, taking appropriate corrective action. Maintain all records required by CLIA for two years or longer (as needed). Assure appropriate password protection of confidential patient records in the LIS. Maintain all other patient identifiable results in secure files. Perform and maintain management functions including hiring/termination decisions, corrective actions, time/attendance, competency assessment and performance appraisals. Suggests and implements performance improvement initiatives. Document and interpret quality control results, perform and document corrective actions. Perform instrument maintenance and calibration. Facilitates monthly team meetings. Participates in Administrative/Technical tasks and projects with Laboratory Administration. Review and document review of monthly quality control and maintenance records. Submit data for peer review and review peer group quality control reports where applicable. Assist in quality control software program maintenance. Perform bench duties (50-75%) in routine testing in Hematology, Coagulation, and Chemistry. Call critical results. Archive and retrieve samples. Perform inventory, unpack stock, and maintain department supplies as needed Requirements Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of three years of relevant laboratory experience working in Hematology, Coagulation, and Chemistry required. MT Certification required. ASCP credentialed required. Clinical Laboratory and phlebotomy background preferred. Management experience preferred. AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for ensuring patient testing adheres to laboratory policies and regulations, overseeing the accurate processing and reporting of results. This role also involves maintaining compliance with CLIA and OSHA standards and managing laboratory staff.