Laboratory Support Supervisor

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Supervise the work of subordinate personnel in non-analytic areas of the laboratory to include phlebotomy, specimen management, courier services, send out services.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate personnel.
  • Staff that they will supervise will be approximately 15-20 clinical technicians/phlebotomists with one who is over the referral area.
• Supervise and participate, as needed, in the more complex procedures and problem solving within functional area.
• Provide technical assistance, instruction and consultation to students and employees.
• Participate in the development of new procedures, processes and techniques for collection, handling and/or transport of laboratory specimens.
• Evaluate and modify workflow patterns and prepare reports outlining appropriate recommendations and conclusions. 
• Recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to supervise.
• Within the clinical laboratories we embrace Duke?s purpose, placing the patient at the center of everything we do.
• We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient- and family- centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work culture.
• We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Work requires an educational background generally equivalent to a high school education.
• Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

• If the position is in a specimen handling area orsend out area, 5 years If the position is in a courier area, 5 years of experience in transport of materials.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Phlebotomy certification by a nationally recognized organization is required if the position is in a phlebotomy area.
• A valid NC driver?s license is required for courier area.

Schedule

• Work hours will mainly be days with the expectation of adjusting hours to work other shifts if there are call outs or off-shift meetings, education and/or training that is required.

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