Supv Laboratory- Blood Bank

About the role

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

Requirements

• Education: 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.
• Licensure (state-specific):
  • WV: Licensed as High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP), Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist.
  • PA: No state license requirement.
  • OH: No state license requirement.
  • MD: No state license requirement.
• Experience: Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist.

Qualifications

• One of the following national certifications through ASCP or 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.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff.
• Provide input for staff’s annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations based on documented performance within established time frames.
• Coordinate and ensure all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to the appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frames.
• In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff, coordinate all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operate and supervise the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure 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 while seeking management guidance when needed.
• Respond to, research, and answer 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 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 (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 incorporated into routine policies and procedures.
• Review and evaluate 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.
• Assure daily completeness of all workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization of work according to test ordering status (routine, STAT, ASAP, emergency) and by reviewing pending test results (daily monitoring, turnaround studies).
• Initiate effective communication with supervisory personnel, all other laboratory personnel, other hospital departments, and patients/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 (laboratory objectives, evaluation forms).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 25 pounds.

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues, and maintains a safe environment.
• Often loud, noisy environment.
• Ability to tolerate foul or unpleasant specimen odors.

Skills

• Demonstrate competency in service to different patient populations: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Knowledge in both medical technology and management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company: JMC Jefferson Medical Center | Cost Center: 116 JMC Clinical Labs Blood Bank | Address: 300 S Preston St, Ranson, West Virginia