Core Laboratory Supervisor

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• 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 state licensure required in the state where services will be provided
• WV:
  Licensed as Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist
• PA, OH, MD:
  No state license requirement
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist

• National certification through ASCP or AMT (Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist)

• Assist managers in supervising all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage and adequate staffing in support of patient care
• Participate in orientation of new staff and provide input for annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Coordinate and ensure all reference laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame
• Coordinate computer downtime activities with LIS personnel and technical staff in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Operate and supervise laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure and promptly prepare patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies
• Solicit and provide input for development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies
• Maintain working knowledge of current hospital and lab administrative and safety policies/procedures and collective bargaining agreement (if applicable)
• Respond to, research and answer customer inquiries and perform as variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
• Request input and direction from Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues, employee training, quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Organize time, materials and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and adjusting workload and staffing to provide optimal patient care and efficiency
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services and other activities to disseminate information to laboratory staff, allied health personnel, Medical Director(s), physicians and nurses by written and/or verbal means
• Maintain laboratory communication and ensure new policies and procedures are available to staff in a timely manner
• Review and evaluate quality control records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts and trends and correlate data to assure quality patient test results
• Assure daily completeness of all workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization of work according to test ordering status (e.g., routine, STAT, ASAP, emergency)
• Initiate effective communication with supervisory personnel and all other laboratory personnel, other hospital departments and patient/public as necessary to assure dissemination of information and resolution of problems in support of patient care
• May participate in technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of residents and students of the School of Medicine as established by laboratory policies

• 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 maintain a safe environment
• Often loud, noisy environment
• Ability to tolerate foul or unpleasant specimen odors

• Demonstrate competency in service to different patient populations (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics)
• Knowledge in both medical…