Accessioning Supervisor

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Conducting day-to-day supervision or oversight of Accessioning Laboratory operation and personnel
• Interacting and communicating with non-laboratory staff to ensure an efficient workflow
• Verifying that all Accessioning Laboratory personnel are trained and competent prior to handling patient specimens independently
• Verifying that all Accessioning Laboratory personnel are evaluated for competence in assigned tasks and that remedial action is performed when staff do not perform as expected; this evaluation will be
• conducted semiannually during the first year of hire and annually thereafter
• Assuring compliance with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations, including CLIA and OSHA
• Monitoring accessioning speed and accuracy to ensure that acceptable performance is maintained
• Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever procedures deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Maintaining of accessioning standard operating procedures
• Assisting with monitoring and managing the inventory of accessioning room supplies and materials
• Assisting with managing the continuous improvement process

Qualifications

• A BS or BA degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a molecular genetics clinical laboratory.
• Management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing, statistical analysis, and laboratory information systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical skills
• A positive attitude and the ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and evolving work environment

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.