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Texas Oncology · 7 hours ago

Lab Supervisor

Round Rock, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, and they are seeking a Lab Supervisor to join their team. The Lab Supervisor will be responsible for the efficient operation of a laboratory facility, ensuring accurate testing procedures and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory. Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed

Supervises laboratory personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performance. Trains or assigns training of lab personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. Schedules laboratory personnel. Directly supervises day to day testing and reporting

Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures

Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performance. Select, evaluates, and validates all test methods. Writes new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual

Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records. Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning

Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing

Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations and other safety regulations. Enforces safety standards. Maintains employee health records when mandated

Orders supplies and equipment. Evaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness. Performs cost analysis on major equipment purchases

Analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis

Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation

Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed

Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff

Assists management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts

Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow

Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws