Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Supr – New Kent ED – Days

VCU Health • New Kent, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Technologist Supervisor provides leadership and expertise in the following areas where applicable to the positions: Clinical testing, Phlebotomy, Client Services, Billing and other lab support functions. The Medical Technologist Supervisor monitors all aspects of operations including daily monitoring of team member schedules, job performance and productivity; oversight of quality and safety standards; and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Certified 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.
• 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.
• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist with at least three (3) years in a leadership role (senior/lead level with increased responsibility
• 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 Biological Science with 10 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). Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory.
• Technically, the MT Supervisor will be responsible for clinical testing and results reporting in all areas where training and verification of competency are attained.
• Will coordinate test schedules, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, and inventory control in his/her primary areas of responsibility.
• Should consistently demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Should demonstrate a strong and energetic commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality.
• Consistently act as a positive role model for peers and other coworkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees