Section Supervisor - Medical Laboratory

About the role

Responsible for the technical personnel management in the department. Maintains quality assurance standards and fiscal control. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff training.
• Performs personnel counseling and monitors performance through performance reviews.
• Supervises completion of work according to department policy and established time frame with less than three discrepancies per year as documented by variance report.
• Completes all reports according to established time frame: success, CAP W.L.V., work schedules, etc.
• Prioritizes work, and handles problems and complaints for area.
• Investigates complaints and concerns that might affect staff.
• Communicates with laboratory managers or other person responsible about problems and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Prioritizes work by defined lab criteria in a timely manner.
• Maintains records according to rules and regulations of CAP, GDHR, and DNV to maintain Laboratory Accreditation.
• Maintains records and documentation as specified by Chief Technologist and Laboratory Manager.
• Consults with Laboratory Manager, pathologist or Chief Technologist on questionable lab results with no more than three documented variances per year.
• Reviews daily Quality Control.
• Maintains commitment to continued professional growth and development.
• Presents or assists with one education program per year.
• Attends all in-services.
• Maintains working knowledge of the different areas of the section to assist as needed.
• Serves as a source of knowledge.
• Provides at least one documented suggestion for quality improvement in the laboratory.

Requirements

• Licensure or other certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
• Educational Requirements: Technologist should have Medical Technology training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination approved from one the following agencies (ASCP, NCA, AAB and HEW) or Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of lab experience.
• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Educational Requirements.
• Preferred Experience: Preferred Experience.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Medical Technology.

Skills

• Technical expertise in Medical Technology.

Benefits

Northeast Georgia Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The shift schedule is 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon.