Assistant Supervisor, Laboratory

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides leadership in administrative and technical functions for an area of responsibility to assist in the fulfillment of the department’s mission. Position:
Assistant Supervisor;
Department:
Laboratory Administration, South Boston and Upham’s Corner Health Centers;

Schedule:

40 Hours.

• Assist supervisor in implementing new instruments, methodologies, and tests to enhance laboratory operations.
• Assist supervisor in training staff in new methodologies.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining the Policy, Procedure, Standard Operating, and Quality Control Manuals in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate documentation of annual staff reviews.
• Provide leadership in promoting staff flexibility to accept changes of duty, situation, and/or schedule to enhance productivity of the department.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operations of the department with a minimum of direction from the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science that includes a successful completion of a supervised clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory; or a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).
• Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or an equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred. Equivalent agencies include, but are not limited to, ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a specific area of charge or generalist experience. For Blood Bank, 3 years of experience in Blood Bank is required.

• Analytic abilities to perform and review highly complex testing as defined under CLIA '88, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments, and assist in developing sound policies and procedures.
• Manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens, and operate a computer software system.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain effective contacts with physicians and patient care areas, and to provide effective leadership for personnel as assigned.
• Proficiency in venipuncture techniques.

Compensation Range: $53,000.00 – $77,000.00. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. Compensation may be influenced by education, experience, skills, certifications/licensures, business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Boston Medical Center offers additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.