Core Laboratory Supervisor- SIGN ON BONUS

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider seeks a Medical Technologist to supervise various lab areas and ensure quality patient care. Candidates need a degree in Medical Technology or a related field along with state licensure in West Virginia. Position includes a variety of responsibilities, ensuring effective lab operations and quality assurance. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure required in West Virginia.
• Four years’ experience as a Medical Technologist or related role.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers in supervising all lab areas.
• Coordinate and ensure all reference laboratory specimens are sent.
• Maintain working knowledge of hospital and lab administrative policies.

Skills

Competency in service to different patient populations

Knowledge in medical technology and management principles

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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 state licensure required in the state where services will be provided
• WV: Licensed as Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, or Histotechnologist
• PA, OH, MD: No state license requirement
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification through ASCP or AMT (Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist managers in supervising all lab areas to assure appropriate personnel coverage and adequate staffing in support of patient care
• Participate in orientation of new staff and provide input for annual performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Coordinate and ensure all reference laboratory specimens are sent to appropriate reference laboratory and results are received within specified time frame
• Coordinate computer downtime activities with LIS personnel and technical staff in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Operate and supervise laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedure and promptly prepare patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies
• Solicit and provide input for development and/or revision of standard operating procedures and department policies
• Maintain working knowledge of current hospital and lab administrative and safety policies/procedures and collective bargaining agreement (if applicable)
• Respond to, research and answer customer inquiries and perform as variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
• Request input and direction from Medical Director(s), Administrative Director, and/or Manager(s) regarding medical and technical issues, employee training, quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Organize time, materials and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests by assessing and adjusting workload and staffing to provide optimal patient care and efficiency
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services and other activities to disseminate information to laboratory staff, allied health personnel, Medical Director(s), physicians and nurses by written and/or verbal means
• Maintain laboratory communication and ensure new policies and procedures are available to staff in a timely manner
• Review and evaluate quality control records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts and trends and correlate data to assure quality patient test results
• Assure 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)
• Initiate effective communication with supervisory personnel and all other laboratory personnel, other hospital departments and patient/public as necessary to assure dissemination of information and resolution of problems in support of patient care
• May participate in technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of residents and students of the School of Medicine as established by laboratory policies

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 maintain 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 (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics)
• Knowledge in both medical technology and management principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Position will supervise all areas of the Laboratory except Blood Bank and Phlebotomy.

40 hours per week

Varied shift (United States of America)

Non-Exempt (United States of America)

JMC Jefferson Medical Center

112 JMC Clinical Labs

300 S Preston St Ranson West Virginia

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