Outpatient Lab Supervisor

Team member is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, as applicable, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results. Team member will also assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary. They will also oversee lab operations for a department with HR responsibilities.

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree required.  Baccalaureate 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 Technology or MT program Preferred.

Experience:  Five years of relevant laboratory tech and/or leadership experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification (required): Technologist/Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, HTL, MT/MLS, M, MB).

Additional Skills/Requirements (required):  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.

Additional Skills/Requirements (preferred):  Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.