Summary

Supervises the daily operations of department.
Supervises staff.
Assists in selection of personnel for hire.
Performance management and makes recommendations on discipline and termination.
Advanced responsibilities include, but are not limited to: equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance.
Responsible for CAP, TCJ,AABB or other accreditation.
Demonstrates subject matter expertise in core laboratory, blood bank, microbiology or other specialty department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily operations of department
• Supervises staff
• Assists in selection of personnel for hire
• Performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination as well as staff evaluation of performance
• Responsible for CAP, TCJ,AABB or other accreditation
• Reviews quality control and patient results
• Performs laboratory testing
• Performs operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrument and equipment
• Ensures service level agreements are met through implementation of operational efficiencies in work area
• Completes other duties assigned by laboratory director

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491). Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.

Experience

Required: 5 years as medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care facility.
Preferred: 5 years laboratory supervisory experience.

Certifications

Required: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure, as required by State law.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.