Laboratory Supervisor - 40 hours/week, day shift

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

19h•$48 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system. Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Laboratory team? Focus will be Blood Bank

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree is required in medical technology or related biological science.
Registered as a medical technologist (ASCP) or equivalent certification upon hire. New graduates must become certified within 12 months from date of hire.
A minimum of five years blood bank-specific experience required with a minimum of five years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with physicians and all levels of the organization required.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Fulfills the job duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technologist for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities.
Supervises Testing Performance.
Ensures that the section utilizes available proficiency testing challenges for reportable tests, when available.
Frequently reviews current CAP, JCAHO, AABB, FDA, and HCFA regulations to ensure that section meets standards.
Systematically reviews documentation to ensure that policy requirements have been adhered to.
Participates both in inspection surveys and outside inspections, as requested by the medical director.
Continually monitors and documents staff performance to ensure that each technical staff member exhibits a high level of competence.
Orients new employees on all applicable procedures, documents same, and continually monitors through blind challenges, observations, and through proficiency testing.
Ensured that Q.C. results are carefully reviewed prior to result release.
Reviews status of section’s budget performance with director.
Maintains appropriate level of daily supplies so as not to run out and require frequent emergency orders.
Works closely with LIS Coordinator.
Notifies department director of all system changes.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of section’s LIS module and demonstrates ability to maximize its capabilities and make upgrades, when necessary.
The supervisor works closely with the lab supervisory team to ensure that adequate staffing levels and properly trained individuals are able to cover the section at all times.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism at all times.
Maintains high staff morale.