Medical Laboratory Supervisor - (Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technologist Lab Supervisor is responsible for supporting all medical laboratory functions. This includes performing advanced testing on blood, tissue, urine, stool, amniotic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body specimens in a lab. They operate and maintain equipment to examine these samples, ensuring precise and timely results. The Medical Laboratory Supervisor will handle the advanced testing, quality control, troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and advanced laboratory functions. • Works in a pathology lab, preparing samples, slides, and cultures for medical pathologists to review. • Collect and process biological specimens for laboratory testing. • Conduct routine and specialized tests in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and blood bank. • Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot any technical issues. • Responsible for administrative tasks for lab and radiology personal. • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean laboratory environment. • Record and report test results accurately and in a timely manner. • Collaborate with pathologists and other medical staff to interpret results and ensure quality patient care. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. • Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events. • Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years recent experience as Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist including 6 months within the last year.
Credentialed as an MLS (ASCP) cm or MLS (ASCP) cm eligible.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology or related field.
Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT.
Must be able to relocate to Iraq.
Valid US Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.

Nice To Haves

Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
Applicants with current clearances are preferred.

Responsibilities

Works in a pathology lab, preparing samples, slides, and cultures for medical pathologists to review.
Collect and process biological specimens for laboratory testing.
Conduct routine and specialized tests in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and blood bank.
Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot any technical issues.
Responsible for administrative tasks for lab and radiology personal.
Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean laboratory environment.
Record and report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
Collaborate with pathologists and other medical staff to interpret results and ensure quality patient care.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.