86847 - Afternoon Supervisor

About the role

This position supervises the operation of laboratory services in assigned areas by supervising personnel and overseeing day-to-day workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Histotechnology (Medical Laboratory Science) or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or related field
• Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided: WV – Licensed in High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist; PA, OH, MD – No State License requirement
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist

Preferred Qualifications

• One of the following national certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT): Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Cytotechnologist (CT), Histotechnologist (HTL)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Managers in the supervision of all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage.
• Assist with ensuring adequate staffing and appropriate staff in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Provides input for staff’s annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminations, based on documented performance within time frames established by the institution.
• Coordinates and ensures all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame.
• In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff coordinates all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operates and supervises the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure and promptly prepares patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies.
• Solicits and provides input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department