86847 - Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in West Virginia seeks an experienced laboratory professional to supervise multiple lab areas, ensuring proper staffing and efficient workflow. The role involves coordinating reference laboratory shipments, maintaining SOPs, and upholding safety standards to deliver accurate patient test results.

Responsibilities include staff orientation, performance input, quality assurance, and collaboration with Medical Directors to resolve technical and operational issues while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in medical laboratory field.
• Current state licensure as required.
• Four years of experience as a Medical Technologist/MLT/Histotechnologist/Cytotechnologist.
• Preferred ASCP or AMT certification: MLS, MLT, CT, HTL.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab areas and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Assist with staff orientation and performance appraisals.
• Coordinate specimens and reference laboratory communications.
• Maintain SOPs and safety policies.
• Monitor quality control and patient care workflows.
• Communicate with Medical Director and managers on issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

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

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

Current licensure as required by the state

ASCP/AMT certifications: MLS/MLT/CT/HTL (Preferred)

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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

• Current licensure as required by the state in which services will be provided

WV

• High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License
• Cytotechnologist
• Histotechnologist

PA

• No State License requirement

OH

• No State License requirement

MD

• No State License requirement

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates and ensures all Reference Laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame.
• In conjunction with LIS personnel and technical staff coordinates all computer downtime activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operates and supervises the operation of laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure and promptly prepares patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies.
• Solicits and provides input for the development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies.
• 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.
• Responds, researches, and answers to customer inquiries and performs as variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Monitors customer service activities and day‑to‑day Specimen Processing and/or Phlebotomy activities to identify potential problems and provide possible solutions.
• Requests input and direction, as needed, from the Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues, employee training, quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Organizes time, materials and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and adjusting workload and staffing to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Participates in various activities (i.e., staff meetings, in‑services, etc.) to disseminate information to laboratory staff, allied health personnel, Medical Director(s), physicians and nurses by written and/or verbal means.
• Maintains laboratory communication and ensures that information concerning new policies and procedures is available to staff in a timely manner and is incorporated into routine policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates, as needed, quality control records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts and trends and correlates data to assure quality patient test results.
• Assists in organizing time, materials and resources in an economical manner, and prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and arranging workload throughout all laboratory sections within the division to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Assures daily completeness of all workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization of work according to test ordering status (e.g., routine, STAT, ASAP, emergency), and by reviewing pending test results (e.g., daily monitoring, turnaround studies).
• Initiates effective communication with supervisory personnel and all other laboratory personnel, other hospital departments and patient/public, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.
• May participate in the technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of residents and students of the School of Medicine, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., laboratory objectives, evaluation forms).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 25 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.
• Often loud, noisy environment.
• Ability to tolerate foul or unpleasant specimen odors.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate competency in service to different patient populations such as; Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Knowledge in both medical technology and management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

112 THOM Clinical Labs

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.