MT Supervisor – Community Memorial Hospital – South Hill, VA – Days

VCU Health•South Hill, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Supervisor provides leadership and expertise in clinical testing, phlebotomy, and other lab support functions. This role involves monitoring daily operations, team member performance, productivity, quality and safety standards, and regulatory compliance. The supervisor sets a positive example by adhering to workflow guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program OR a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science/Biological Science or Chemical Science with 8 or more years of on the job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required).
Current Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
Individuals with required Credential Maintenance: technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number CE hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to participate in the certification maintenance program.
Minimum of four (4) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist/Clinical Lab Scientist with at least three (3) years of Senior or Lead level experience with increased responsibilities and expanded job duties.
Depending on the laboratory assignment, work experience requirement may be specific to a particular specialty areas such as Flow Cytometry, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology, Hematology, etc.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
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Responsibilities

Maintains appropriate staffing to meet the needs of the section operations.
Manage staffing schedules, oversee daily operations, and address operational bottlenecks.
Oversees quality control/assurance; ensures compliance with quality control standards and safety guidelines.
Prepare analytical reports to effectively communicate the section operational performance.
Write and update procedures.
Monitors and evaluates equipment, systems and supplies to ensure operational efficiency, reliability of results and adequate inventory.
Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving complex procedural problems and equipment malfunctions.
Serves as a resource to troubleshoot and resolve assay issues.
Investigate procedural errors, analyze adverse trends, and document effective corrective actions.
Ensure all procedures and staff actions comply with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA and The Joint Commission).
Participates and prepares for CAP/FDA inspections.
Independently perform laboratory testing as needed.
Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students and visitors.
Performs other duties as assigned and participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department of Pathology.
Promotes teamwork and effective communication across departments and willingly accepts alternate assignments as needed.