MEDICAL LABORATORY SUPERVISOR- 40001011

Durham County • Durham, NC

92d • $58,135 - $78,447

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the provision of comprehensive, quality-assured laboratory services for all public health department divisions. The Medical Laboratory Supervisor oversees all laboratory activities and has the responsibility for testing that affects the public health of Durham County. The Medical Laboratory Supervisor must function with a high level of self-direction and work independently on a daily basis to solve patient care and analytical issues as they arise. This position is expected to engage effectively in discussions with the Laboratory Director, Administrative Director, and Clinicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution
• Two years of medical laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical laboratory experience in a supervisor or lead capacity
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP); American Medical Technologists (AMT) and/or National Credentialing Agency (NCA)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for all areas of the laboratory including phlebotomy services
• Serve as a resource to clinicians and others who utilize the services of the laboratory
• Act as a technical consultant for all areas of the laboratory including instrumentation, methodology, quality control, specimen integrity and phlebotomy
• Interact with a variety of laboratory and public health personnel as well as external customers
• Create and maintain employee schedules to ensure adequate laboratory coverage
• Maintain competency in all areas of the laboratory and phlebotomy in order to assist with workload regularly
• Assess employee performance and deliver Performance Appraisals, counseling, etc. as needed
• Order and maintain adequate levels of reagent and consumable inventory
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree