Supv Laboratory

UVA Health•Haymarket, VA

1d•$33 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Supervisory position to improve operational support, align the organizational structure across Community Health laboratories, and enhance leadership capacity. ABOUT US We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree - from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science or equivalent.
Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or certified as AMT or MLS within 18 months of hire with a MLT certification upon hire.
3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required
MLT Certification required upon hire.
Successful completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or certified as AMT (American Medical Technologist) or MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) within 18 months of hire.
All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
All individuals who are certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
Qualifies as a General Supervisor under CLIA 88 guidelines.
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.

Nice To Haves

Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.

Responsibilities

Performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results.
Assisting in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required.
Advising and assisting in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.
Overseeing lab operations for a department with HR responsibilities.
Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
Processes requisitions for testing.
Prepares and distributes reports.
Provides information and consultation to requestors.
Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
Participates in regular staff meetings.
Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
Participates in improvement of methods and processes.