Laboratory Supervisor Full Time Evenings/Nights

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Knoxville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all sections of the core laboratory (hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, general chemistry, and immunochemistry) and capable of performing tests, organizing workflow, and supervising personnel in those sections of the lab across all shifts (i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd). At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a healthcare-related discipline
Bachelors degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college acceptable to the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards (preferred)
6 years of direct medical laboratory experience
Valid license as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards
National certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist
Certification as a Medical Technologist by the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of advanced medical laboratory work in all applicable Core Laboratory sections (i.e, General Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis)
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices as they relate to the core laboratory, its personnel, and its functions
Skill in both verbal and written communication
Ability to multitask
Ability to handle stress appropriately
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well with others
Consistently displays a courteous, professional attitude in all situations

Nice To Haves

2 years of medical laboratory supervision experience

Responsibilities

Performing tests in core laboratory sections
Organizing workflow in core laboratory sections
Supervising personnel in core laboratory sections across all shifts
Establishing and meeting departmental goals
Staff scheduling
Managing payroll
Employee engagement and growth
Evaluation of staff performance
Implementing disciplinary actions
Prioritizing and coordinating section activities in relationship to department functions