Supv Laboratory

About the role

Employee is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results. Employee will also assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary. They will also oversee lab operations for a department with HR responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collections, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
• Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
• Processes requisitions for testing.
• Prepares and distributes reports.
• Assists in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required.
• Advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.
• Oversee lab operations for a department with HR responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science or equivalent.
• Licensure: MLT Certification required upon hire. Successful completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or certified as AMT (American Medical Technologist) or MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) within 18 months of hire.
• Experience: 3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.
• Ability to follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Additional Skills/Requirements

• All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
• All individuals who are certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
• Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.
• Competencies: Patient Care, Teamwork, Technical Competence.

Physical Demands

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $30.58 - $54.54 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.