Pathology Supervisor

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Cary, NC

64d

About The Position

The Supervisor, Pathology supervises staff members within laboratory section or area of responsibility and performs technical and administrative duties. Oversees the daily performance of the diagnostic work of the laboratory, ensuring quality work and adequate staffing within area of responsibility. Performs laboratory testing as needed to maintain and strengthen knowledge base of discipline. Assists in the planning and review of technical studies. Acts as a consultant regarding technical questions and problems. Oversees laboratory quality control, procedure updates, proficiency testing, employee training and education, evaluation and implementation of new procedures, equipment, computer functionality, and compliance with accrediting agencies. Coordinates technical development, review, and training activities with technical and management staff. Ensures timely, effective communication with employees. Confers with and counsels staff members regarding problems, errors, and inquiries. Promotes teamwork and maintains focus on customer service. Participates in section administrative activities including but not limited to selection and evaluation of employees, maintenance of employee records, inventory control and ordering, and budgetary planning. Delegates assignments and tasks to guarantee accuracy and promptness of patient testing and efficient laboratory operation. Coordinates operational, personnel, and budgetary administrative components with section management staff to ensure optimal application of resources. May be called upon to provide after hours assistance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• American Society for Clinical Pathology And/Or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Required
• 5 Years Clinical - Medical Technologist Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology Preferred
• 2 Years Leadership Preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff members within laboratory section or area of responsibility.
• Perform technical and administrative duties.
• Oversee daily performance of diagnostic work in the laboratory.
• Ensure quality work and adequate staffing within area of responsibility.
• Perform laboratory testing as needed to maintain knowledge base.
• Assist in planning and review of technical studies.
• Act as a consultant regarding technical questions and problems.
• Oversee laboratory quality control and procedure updates.
• Manage proficiency testing and employee training and education.
• Evaluate and implement new procedures and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting agencies.
• Coordinate technical development and training activities with staff.
• Ensure effective communication with employees.
• Counsel staff regarding problems, errors, and inquiries.
• Promote teamwork and customer service focus.
• Participate in administrative activities including employee selection and evaluation.
• Maintain employee records and manage inventory control and ordering.
• Assist in budgetary planning and resource application.
• Delegate assignments to ensure accuracy and promptness of patient testing.
• Coordinate operational, personnel, and budgetary components with management staff.
• Provide after hours assistance as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees