This position supervises the operation of laboratory services in assigned areas by supervising personnel and overseeing day-to-day workflow.
Assist the Managers in the supervision of all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage.
Participates in the orientation of new staff.
Coordinates and ensures all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame.
In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff coordinates all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Operates and supervises the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure.
Solicits and provides input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies.
Maintains working knowledge of current hospital and lab administrative and safety policies/procedures.
Responds, researches, and answers to customer inquiries and performs a variety of duties related to customer service.
Requests input and direction from the Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues.
Organizes time, materials and resources in an economical manner.
Participates in various activities to disseminate information to laboratory staff.
Maintains laboratory communication and ensures that information concerning new policies and procedures is available to staff.
Reviews and evaluates quality control records and test results.
Assists in organizing time, materials and resources in an economical manner.
Assures daily completeness of all workload within established turnaround times.
Initiates effective communication with supervisory personnel and all other laboratory personnel.
May participate in the technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of residents and students.
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science) or related field.
WV Licensure as a Laboratory Technologist within 90 days of hire.
Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Four (4) years experience as a Medical Technologist.
Associate's degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or related field.
WV Licensure as a Laboratory Technician within 90 days of hire.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Four (4) years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology.
Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Histotechnologist (HTL).
Four (4) years experience as a Histotechnologist.
Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited cytotechnologist program.
Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certifying agency as a Cytotechnologist.
Three (3) years experience as a Cytotechnologist.
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