Laboratory Supervisor- Second Shift

Laboratory Supervisor – Second Shift

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- Second Shift role at WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital

The position supervises the operation of laboratory services in assigned areas by supervising personnel and overseeing day-to-day workflow.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Histotechnology (Medical Laboratory Science) or related field

• Associate’s Degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or related field

• Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided

• WV:
  Licensed in Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist
• PA, OH, MD:
  No State License requirement

• 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)

• 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 and promptly prepares patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies.
• 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 as well as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable, and applies these policies consistently and seeks management guidance when needed.
• Responds, researches, and answers to customer inquiries and performs as variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 25 pounds.

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.
• Often loud, noisy environment.
• Ability to tolerate foul or unpleasant specimen odors.

• Demonstrate competency in service to different patient populations such as Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Knowledge in both medical technology and management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• 40 hour week, Evening shift.
• Non-Exempt.

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.