Chemistry Supervisor

Great Falls Hospital; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital seeks a Chemistry Supervisor to direct the Chemistry Department, oversee daily testing, QC, calibration, and staff training to ensure accurate patient results. This role requires advanced clinical chemistry expertise and minimal supervision.

MT CLS certification and MT(ASCP) or equivalent is required, along with a valid Montana license. The supervisor collaborates with physicians, nursing, and laboratory teams to uphold high-quality care.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Medical Technology with NAACLS-accredited clinical internship.
• Two years' experience as a certified technologist in an accredited lab.
• MT(ASCP) or equivalent and Montana State CLS Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical chemistry, QC, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily functions of the Chemistry Department and oversee testing activities.
• Develop and review departmental procedures and quality controls.
• Oversee proficiency testing and staff training programs.
• Ensure instrument calibration, maintenance, and validation of new methods.
• Interpret complex chemistry results and communicate with providers and staff.

Skills

Chemistry department leadership

Quality control procedures

Data analysis

Staff training and supervision

Communication with clinical staff

Regulatory compliance

Education

BA/BS in Medical Technology

Clinical internship NAACLS accredited

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Automated and manual methodologies

Job description

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

The Chemistry Supervisor provides direction, oversight, and guidance for the activities in the Chemistry Department. Under minimal direct supervision, the Chemistry Supervisor performs, coordinates, and controls the daily technical functions necessary for the efficient functioning of the Chemistry Department. This includes writing and reviewing departmental procedures, monitoring daily quality control, oversight of proficiency testing, training of laboratory staff, instrument functionality, instrument calibration, evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation and procedures as set forth by the laboratory and accrediting agencies. Advanced knowledge regarding normal and abnormal clinical chemistry results is required for accurate review and reporting of patient results. This position requires the ability to analyze data and accurately formulate effective approaches to resolve problems on an ongoing basis. Using a team approach with laboratory manager and/or assistant manager, perform and implement annual employee evaluation for testing staff members assigned to the Chemistry Department and provide guidance for improvement as required. The Chemistry Supervisor will act as a resource person to laboratory staff and providers to aid in areas of Clinical Chemistry when unusual results are obtained. Gives direction to: laboratory staff. Receives direction from: Laboratory Manager; Assistant Manager.

Education

• BA/BS Degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or related field along with successful completion of Clinical internship (NAACLS accredited or equivalent).

Experience

• Two years experience as a certified technologist in an accredited laboratory.

License/Certifications

• MT(ASCP) or other nationally recognized registry.
• Current Montana State CLS Certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of chemistry department, laboratory procedures and operations including automated and manual methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge regarding use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical significance of patient chemistry results. Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control regulations and policies.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to organize workload to obtain quality results with optimum Productivity.
• Ability to delegate appropriate tasks and work assignments to appropriate staff members.
• Ability to evaluate patient and control results for trends, shifts and other significant changes and take proactive measures to assure quality laboratory testing.
• Ability to analyze data quickly and accurately and to formulate effective approaches to resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other technical and non- technical staff members, physicians, nursing staff, and entities outside of the Great Falls Clinic and Great Falls Hospital in oral and written formats.
• Ability to evaluate performance of laboratory staff assigned to them with concurrence of the laboratory manager or assistant manager, make recommendations for performance improvements and implement these changes.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Notice Of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.
Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.