Summary:
This position will assure efficient and effective general management of operations and personnel of the assigned laboratory, assuring appropriate resource utilization. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, supervises the work of laboratory personnel, and ensures quality of testing procedures. This position will also assure effective and utilize medical technology skills to perform and report results of routine and special laboratory procedures that require a conclusion, evaluation or value judgment, which affect patient outcomes. Work is performed under the general direction of the Laboratory Manager. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the West Cancer Center Mission Statement
Education/Training & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Medical Technology or a natural science.
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Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.
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· Must be currently licensed in the State of Tennessee as a Laboratory Supervisor · May require certification or licensure as a special analyst in certain laboratory areas. · Must have completed AMA approved program of Medical Technology. · Registered Medical Technologist with the state of Tennessee. |
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PREFERRED: |
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Registry as a Medical Technologist from the ASCP Board of registry preferred.
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures, practices, and regulatory standards.
- Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including handling of hazardous chemicals.
- Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.
- Effective communicate skills to work with all levels of Associates, management, physicians, and patients and their caregivers.
- Demonstrates ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups toward the accomplishments of organizational goals.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.
- An effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work processes.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Accountable for day-to-day testing activities within the assigned laboratory area. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities to ensure sufficient quantity of supplies, reagents, and staff to the standards of care.
- Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures.
- Assists with initial and ongoing training of new employees as assigned.
- Evaluates job performance, ensures competency of staff, and recommends various personnel actions including hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
- Monitor productivity, ordering and approval of supplies/equipment, and assists with managing budgets, and expenditures for assigned laboratory area.
- Implements and monitors quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing products, proper function of laboratory equipment, and compliance with federal and regulatory standards. Prepares and maintains records and documentation.
- Participates in the development of new testing procedures and techniques; recommends changes in methods and procedures as appropriate.
- Prepares work schedules for laboratory associates in assigned area and plans daily work assignments for timely reporting.
- Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, technical assistance, and instruction in assigned area.
- Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, inspection readiness, and procedure manual oversight.
- Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist III in addition to supervisory duties.
- Performs as a technical specialist as the expert in a complex testing areas.
Supervision Provided by this Position:
- Supervises Med Techs and MLTs as well as other laboratory support personnel in assigned area.
Physical Demands/Conditions:
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
- The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- The conditions to which the employee will be subject in this position: The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
