Medical Technologist Supervisor (MT or MLS) - Pathology Support Services

ECU Health•Greenville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Technologist (MT) Supervisors oversee the operation of the ECU Health Medical Center Dept. of Pathology during times when the Pathology Lab Managers are not on site. The MT Supervisor serves as the General Supervisor as defined by CLIA-88 Federal Regulations.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution.
BS degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, obtained within or in addition to the degree is also acceptable.
4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency.

Responsibilities

Supervision - specimen acquisition, transport, computer staff, tech areas.
Monitor staffing (review schedules to detect staffing problems).
Monitor triage of personnel on breaks and meal periods.
Maintain effective communication within and between shifts.
Monitor the quality of service on evening and night shifts.
Aid in the evaluation of personnel in concert with the Section Managers and Medical Staff.
Aid Education Coordinator with inservicing of personnel on evening shift.
Makes sure the hospital resources are used efficiently and effectively.
May supplement the technical staff at the bench when appropriate.
Notify laboratory administrator, section managers, and pathologists of unusual problems.
Ensure that laboratory and hospital personnel policies are enforced.
Assist in the coordination of disaster situations
Aid in orientation of staff.
Aid in the evaluation of personnel for clinical ladder promotions.
Assist with troubleshooting problems in the tech departments.
Monitor the safety of the working environment and refers suggestions and observations to the safety committee.
Help manage complaints from the nursing staff and medical staff about pathology services, and passes this information on to the laboratory administrator and management staff.
May be responsible for selected computer operation functions, as necessary.