Team Leader, Laboratory- Phoebe Sumter

Job Summary

Provide supervision of Lab for a designated shift/area, to include personnel, procedure, instrumentation, compliance with regulatory agencies under the direction of the Laboratory Director/Manager. Expected to perform Technical duties and to perform phlebotomy duties as needed. May serve as a delegating technologist to a competent MLT on the same shift and be responsible for his/her work.

2 year / Associate Degree in Medical Technology. (Required) 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology. (Preferred)

1-year Clinical Laboratory Experience (Required)

Required Certifications/Licensures:
Certification by ASCP, AMT, AAB, or other agency approved by the hiring department (Required)

• SHIFT/AREA SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  Provide assistance to the laboratory department. Provides supervision and support to employees on his/her shift/area.
• Assures that tests are conducted within established standards on shift worked.
• Produces accurate results according to established procedures.
• Correlates and interprets data.
• Monitors the quality assurance system, to include quality control of services, and performs required staff competency assessments as needed.
• Documents work performed and recognizes abnormal and critical results.
• Performs all duties of an MLT/MT on the shift, as qualified.
• Handles all issues and problems that arise on shift and conveys the outcome to the department supervisor or director.

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.