Histology Supervisor Laboratory

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont, WV seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory professional to supervise multiple lab areas and ensure accurate, timely patient results.

The role requires 4 years of relevant experience with licensure and ASCP/AMT certifications. You will mentor staff, coordinate reference laboratory referrals, and maintain SOPs while upholding safety and quality standards in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a medical laboratory field.
• Current licensure as required by the state where services are provided (WV/HCTP, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist; PA/OH/MD no state license required).
• Four years’ experience as MT/MLT/Histotechnologist/Cytotechnologist.
• One of the following national certifications through ASCP or AMT: MLT, MLS, CT, HTL.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Managers with supervision of all lab areas and staffing.
• Orient new staff and contribute to performance appraisals and discipline.
• Coordinate reference lab referrals and ensure timely results.
• Coordinate LIS downtime activities with technical staff.
• Operate/supervise lab equipment and prepare specimens per SOPs.
• Develop/revise SOPs and department policies.
• Maintain awareness of hospital/lab policies and bargaining agreement.
• Respond to customer inquiries and monitor specimen processing.
• Solicit input from Medical Directors/Managers on issues.
• Prioritize workload to ensure optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Participate in staff meetings and disseminate information.
• Maintain up-to-date communication of new policies/procedures.
• Review quality control records and data for analytical accuracy.
• Ensure workload completion within turnaround times and communicate across departments.
• Possibly participate in instruction of residents/students.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff training

Customer service

Communication skills

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Staff performance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Histotechnology, or related field

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field

Certification: MLT/MLS/CT/HTL (ASCP/AMT)

Tools

ASCP/AMT certifications

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

115 WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology

Address

1000 Technology Drive

Fairmont

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.