Clinical Lab Section Leader

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Clinical Lab Section Leader to oversee laboratory operations and support staff development. The candidate must hold relevant degrees with supervisory experience, ensuring quality and efficiency in lab procedures while fostering team collaboration. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for education and training

Qualifications

• Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist with relevant B.S. or A.S. degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience in clinical laboratory.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab procedures and quality control.
• Supervise staff and evaluate performance.
• Monitor job performance and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Supervision

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology

B.A. in Biology or Chemistry

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Description:

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
· And much more€¦

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Lab Section leader is a Medical Technologist who will be responsible for carrying a workload commensurate of the other staff level Med Techs.
Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures for which competency has been verified. Maintains in a timely manner, records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implements necessary remedial action. Reviews relevant laboratory reports for extraordinary results and clerical errors before they are reported to the patient's medical record. Maintains equipment in accordance with defined policies and protocols and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment. Participates in development of new procedures and policies. When indicated is expected to implement changes to existing procedures and provide educational updates to staff.
Continuously helps to monitor job performance of peers or other employees to include participation and performing annual evaluation and recommendations of rewarding/assigning within scope of position responsibility. Performs secretarial, phlebotomy and specimen reception duties.
Monitors and supervises staff; evaluates performance; and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions such as hiring, promoting, and disciplining staff. Encourages professional development of staff through coaching, in-service education, and outside conferences. Effectively resolves problems and conflict among staff. Effectively communicates organizational concerns to the staff. Ensures staff schedules consistent with departmental policy and effective service to patients, medical staff, and other departments.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist B.S. (ASCP), or

Medical Technologist (AMT/ASCP) with B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology, or Chemistry and has passed Board of Registry examination, minimum of 2 years experience in the clinical Laboratory, and experience and knowledge in supervision of employees; or

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; and have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service for which the technical consultant is responsible; or

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science; and have at least 4 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service for which the technical consultant is responsible.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Sufficient sight (includes color discrimination), manual dexterity and mobility to function efficiently in exercising job responsibilities.
2. Stands or sits for long periods and walks short distances for most of work shifts.
3. Uses tools and electrical devices to repair instruments and check equipment.
4. Able to lift 25 lbs. as required to stock reagents and various lab supplies.
5. Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
6. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
7. Works scheduled hours that include weekends, holidays, and nights as necessary.

EEOC Statement
"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."