Cytogenetics Laboratory Supervisor

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Aid Managers in supervising all lab areas to ensure appropriate personnel coverage.
• Affirm adequate staffing and appropriate staff support for the hospital's mission of patient care.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff.
• Provide input for staff's annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations, based on documented performance within time frames established by the institution.
• Coordinate and ensure all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratories and results are received within specified time frames.
• Collaborate with LIS personnel and technical staff to coordinate all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operate and supervise the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedures and promptly prepare patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies.
• Solicit and provide input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies.
• Maintain working knowledge of current hospital and lab administrative and safety policies/procedures as well as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable, and apply these policies consistently and seek management guidance when needed.
• Respond, research, and answer to customer inquiries and perform a variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitor customer service activities and day-to-day Specimen Processing and/or Phlebotomy activities to identify potential problems and provide possible solutions.
• Request input and direction, as needed, from the Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues, employee training, quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Organize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and adjusting workload and staffing to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Participate in various activities (i.e., staff meetings, in-services, etc.) to disseminate information to laboratory staff, allied health personnel, Medical Director(s), physicians, and nurses by written and/or verbal means.
• Maintain laboratory communication and ensure that information concerning new policies and procedures is available to staff in a timely manner and is incorporated into routine policies and procedures.
• Review and evaluate, as needed, quality control records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts, and trends and correlate data to assure quality patient test results.
• Assist in organizing time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, and prioritize laboratory requests by assessing and arranging workload throughout all laboratory sections within the division to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Initiate effective communication with supervisory personnel and all other laboratory personnel, other hospital departments, and patient/public, as necessary, to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
• May participate in the technical and theoretical instruction, supervision, and evaluation of residents and students of the School of Medicine, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., laboratory objectives, evaluation forms).

Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: 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 one of the following: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, PA: No State License requirement, OH: No State License requirement, MD: No State License requirement. Four (4) years' experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist.
• Preferred Qualifications: Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: 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).

Skills and Abilities

• Competency in service to different patient populations such as; Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Knowledge in both medical technology and management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Overseas Responsibilities

Oversees daily operation of full-service cytogenetics lab offering pre- and post-natal testing for congenital and oncology specimen. Works with the Lab Manager, Technical Director, and Laboratory Medical Director to ensure proper functioning of the lab. Creates patient reports for karyotypes and FISH including proper cytogenetic nomenclature for interpretation and review by Lab Medical Director. Provides input into performance evaluations of other laboratory personnel. Assists Technical Director in maintenance and update of procedure manual as well as validation of new tests. Assists in coordinating the orientation and training of new technologists. Responsible for staff compliance with test procedures and quality protocols. Closely monitors specimen turnaround time and coordinates daily workload and staffing requirements. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining quality control and quality assurance measures in the laboratory. Performs duties of cytogenetic technologist as needed.

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Cost Center

107 WVUH Clinical Labs Cytogenetics

Address

1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.