Technical Supervisor Clinical Lab

POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans, directs, organizes, maintains, and oversees the daily operation of the Laboratory Department in accordance with accepted standards and practices to meet the needs of the patients and hospital.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science of Medical Technology required, completion of a recognized program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required. Must meet CLIA ‘88 requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined in the Federal Register, Vol. 57;
#40, Subpart 493.1489.

SKILLS: Supervisory, teaching, effective communication skills. Read and write English. Laboratory instrumentation operation skills required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum four years in a clinical laboratory as a CLS, MT. Two years Supervisory experience required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

- Responsible to: Laboratory Director

- Provides supervision to: Lead Scientists, CLS/CLT, Clerical and Lab Assistant Staff.

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogens - C: (Routine exposure in daily duties.) Exposed to potentially infectious material on a regular basis and is part of the expected job task.

May be required to wear gloves, laboratory coat, facemask, and goggles. Exposed to carcinogenic, hazardous and flammable chemicals;
biohazardous and radioactive materials;
sharp needles and blades;
infectious specimens;
toxic fumes and mental stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work other than a standard shift as dictated by workload, staffing, and equipment failure. Standing, sitting, and/or ambulating for the entire shift assigned. Prefer the ability to move Laboratory supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.