Job Summary:
The Supervisor, Laboratory Assistant supervises Laboratory Assistants and designated staff at the assigned site, performs the functions of a Laboratory Assistant as required, and performs various related clerical
functions.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Supervises Lab Assistants and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling, coordinating and prioritizing work assignments, assisting with evaluating employee performance, and determining related training and orientation requirements.
2. Performs clerical duties such as compiling outstanding reports, contacting patients as directed by the Team Lead, answering the telephone and entering patient information and test results into the laboratory information system. Responds to lab related inquiries from other health care professionals.
3. Performs the duties of a Laboratory Assistant as required including specimen collection, preparation and testing and related clerical functions.
4. Provides feedback into the department's orientation, policy and procedures manual on areas pertaining to the work performed by Lab Assistants at the assigned site.
5. Maintains a clean and safe work area according to established policies and procedures.
6. Maintains statistical and departmental workload records; completes quality assurance audits according to established procedures; prepares related quarterly, monthly and ad hoc summaries and reports; utilizes word processing spreadsheet and presentation software.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program, plus three years' recent, related experience including one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
(i) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
(ii) Ability to deal with others effectively.
(iii) Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
(iv) Ability to supervise.
(v) Ability to organize work.
(vi) Ability to operate related equipment.
** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement, nor an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA **