Microbiology Supervisor (Laboratory)

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

 OR  

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

2. Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided: 

WV: Licensed in one of the following: 

• Medical Laboratory Technician  

• Medical Laboratory Scientist  

• Cytotechnologist 

• Histotechnologist 

PA:   No State License requirement 

OH:  No State License requirement 

MD:  No State License requirement 

 EXPERIENCE: 
1. Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. 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) 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist the Managers in the supervision of all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage. Assist with ensuring adequate staffing and appropriate staff in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.
2. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Provides input for staff’s annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminations, based on documented performance within time frames established by the institution.
3. Coordinates and ensures all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame.
4. In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff coordinates all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
5. Operates and supervises the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure and promptly prepares patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies.
6. Solicits and provides input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies.
7. 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.
8. Responds, researches, and answers to customer inquiries and performs as variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with ho