Cytology Supervisor

Position Summary : Supervises and / or conducts testing appropriate to assigned section. Plans, organizes and directs the daily activities of the personnel assigned to the section to assure quality of testing and an optimum workflow. Essential Functions : Assists in the instruction of laboratory staff members in all phases of laboratory medicine and technique as requested. Responsible for the operation of all instruments in the section. Performs and documents maintenance checks and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment. Takes appropriate troubleshooting action. Assures that laboratory workbenches are maintained in an orderly, clean fashion and that supplies are restocked by end of the shift. Assures that their section is in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Communicates any potential deficiencies to the Administrative Director as necessary. Closely supervises or conducts testing and evaluation of all new equipment and procedures in the section. Follows established Clinic and Lab procedures and practices. Maintains adequate inventory of expendable supplies for immediate use in the section. Maintains records and assures performance of quality control procedures relevant to the section. Checks work against established quality control standards of performance. Makes recommendations to the Administrative Director in matters concerning the addition, removal, disciplinary action, or personnel evaluation of subordinates assigned to their section. May be required to perform patient phlebotomy. Other Duties : Responsible for validity of test results, quality control and other statistical reports generated in the section. Checks results of staff for accuracy and precision. Takes appropriate action after reviewing. Solves technical problems relating to the section where appropriate. Uses good judgment and maintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while performing job. Uses good judgment in the communication of all relevant issues, problems and / or developments in the section to appropriate personnel and Administrative Director. Communicates thoroughly to supervised staff all relevant changes, updates and developments. Works closely with other Section Supervisors to assure a smooth operation of the laboratory. Writes all technical procedure manuals and submits to Administrative Director for review and approval annually and as major revisions or additions make necessary. Required to attend inservice classes or workshops relevant to job. This position is classified as overtime‐exempt executive employee under the wage and hour law.