Assistant Supervisor

BMC Software•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides leadership in administrative and technical functions for area of responsibility to assist in fulfillment of department’s mission. High volume laboratory experience needed, to assist supervisor in implementation of new instruments, methodologies and tests to enhance laboratory operations. Assists supervisor in training staff in new methodologies. Assists supervisor in maintaining the policy and Procedure Manuals, Standard Operating Manuals and Quality Control Manuals in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Facilitates documentation of annual staff review. Provides leadership role in promoting flexibility of staff to accept changes of duty, situation and/or schedule to enhance productivity of the department. Ensures smooth and efficient operations of the department with a minimum of direction from the supervisor.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor's degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).
Minimum of 2 year's experience in specific area of charge or generalist experience.
For Blood Bank, 3 years of experience in Blood Bank is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred.
Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).

Responsibilities

Assist supervisor in implementation of new instruments, methodologies and tests to enhance laboratory operations.
Assist supervisor in training staff in new methodologies.
Assist supervisor in maintaining the policy and Procedure Manuals, Standard Operating Manuals and Quality Control Manuals in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Facilitate documentation of annual staff review.
Provide leadership role in promoting flexibility of staff to accept changes of duty, situation and/or schedule to enhance productivity of the department.
Ensure smooth and efficient operations of the department with a minimum of direction from the supervisor.
Perform and review highly complex testing as defined under CLIA '88, to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments and so forth.
Assist in developing sound policies and procedures.
Prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.
Maintain effective contacts with physicians and patient care areas.
Provide effective leadership for personnel as assigned.
Perform venipuncture techniques.