Blood Bank Laboratory Assistant Supervisor
About The Position
The Blood Bank Laboratory Assistant Supervisor (LAS) oversees the day-to-day operations of the laboratory based on patient care needs, and regulatory and quality standards. The Assistant Supervisor has expertise and leadership in laboratory medicine in the specialty assigned. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility for technical and administrative decisions for the laboratory in collaboration with the Laboratory Supervisor and Director(s). This individual performs technical related duties, including the performance of tests and procedures and serves as the supervisor in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor. Other critical aspects include project management, management of supplies and resources, scheduling, oversight of competency assessment, and staff development.
Requirements
- Meets New York State Education Department requirements AND CLIA Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements for Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histotechnologist, or Cytotechnologist AND be licensed by the NYSED as such.
- Education must come from an accredited college or university and minimally a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science is required.
- For a detailed description of requirements, please see http://www.wadsworth.org/regularory/clep/laws AND http://wwwn.cdc.gov/clia/Regulatory/default.aspx
- Candidate with BS must have at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience as a qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Cytotechnologist or Histotechnologist OR
- Candidate with appropriate master's degree must have at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience with at least two years within the designated laboratory specialty AND
- Extensive management experience required.
Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Use available communication technologies efficiently.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the laboratory based on patient care needs, and regulatory and quality standards.
- Performs technical related duties, including the performance of tests and procedures
- Interpret laboratory information for healthcare providers. Effectively communicate implications and/or applications of test methodologies. Assist clinicians in evaluating unexpectedly abnormal test results.
- Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
- Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
