Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Honolulu

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant Supervisor manages, administrates, and coordinates activities of the phlebotomy area in the laboratory sites and/or the patient service centers, which may be staffed by receptionists and/or laboratory assistants. Counsels and disciplines staff under the direction of the Human Resources Department. Evaluates and conducts annual performance appraisals under the guidance of the lab manager.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of a Pathologist and other supervision, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Performs all essential duties of the laboratory assistant and laboratory assistant, senior ensuring rigid attention to proper accessioning methods, priority status, and safety guidelines.
• Schedules staff and supervisors daily activities of assigned personnel
• Evaluates and conducts periodic performance appraisals in accordance with the Company guidelines and under the direction of the lab manager
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
• Ensures staff compliance with confidentiality policies
• Routinely tests departments competency
• Works with lab manager on establishing procedures and maintains the procedure manuals to comply with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Participates in continual TQM activities
• Trains and orients assigned employees
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances with the assistance of the lab manager or human resources. Provides counsel to subordinates regarding work or non-work related issues under the direction of the Human Resources Department
• Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties
• Maintains consistent service and productivity in an unpredictable workload environment
• May establish procedures and maintain the support services area under the direction of the lab manager
• May provide direction and make decisions concerning support services situations
• Maintains open communication with medical technologists, pathologists, manager and staff to ensure optimal operations
• Troubleshoots/maintains instrumentation, computers or printers as required.
• May be assigned to other locations as required
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements
• Must have reliable and consistent attendance and comply with Company guidelines on attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferably in a primary role as a laboratory assistant
• Medical terminology required
• For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including, but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance training
• Computer data entry experience required
• Demonstrated leadership and prior supervisory experience desirable

Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter

Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Honolulu, Company: Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP.