This position supervises the operation of laboratory services in assigned areas by supervising personnel and overseeing day-to-day workflow.
Assist the Managers in the supervision of all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage.
Participates in the orientation of new staff.
Coordinates and ensures all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame.
In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff coordinates all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Operates and supervises the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure.
Solicits and provides input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies.
Maintains working knowledge of current hospital and lab administrative and safety policies/procedures.
Responds, researches, and answers to customer inquiries and performs a variety of duties related to customer service.
Requests input and direction from the Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues.
Organizes time, materials and resources in an economical manner.
Participates in various activities to disseminate information to laboratory staff and allied health personnel.
Maintains laboratory communication and ensures that information concerning new policies and procedures is available to staff.
Reviews and evaluates quality control records and test results to determine analytical errors.
Assists in organizing time, materials and resources in an economical manner.
Assures daily completeness of all workload within established turnaround times.
Initiates effective communication with supervisory personnel and all other laboratory personnel.
May participate in the technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of residents and students.
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Histotechnology (Medical Laboratory Science) or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or related field.
Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided.
Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist.
One of the following national certifications through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT): Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Cytotechnologist (CT), Histotechnologist (HTL).