Lab Supervisor: Lead Medical Technologist & Quality

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Education support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is seeking a Supervisor Lab to oversee daily laboratory operations under the Laboratory Director and Manager. You will ensure prompt, accurate testing, maintain procedures, and contribute to data collection and quality programs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires five years of generalist clinical lab experience and at least one year in Histology/Cytology with MT/ASCP or MLT/ASCP certification.

Qualifications

• Five continuous years of generalist experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• 1 year of Histology and Cytology experience REQUIRED.
• DEGREED MT/ASCP or MLT/ASCP certification required by CLIA, CAP and JCAHO.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities to ensure work is performed promptly, efficiently and accurately.
• Review and update technical procedure manuals.
• Assist in data collection for statistical surveys or reports generated by the Department.
• Ensure staff competencies are performed annually.
• Perform routine, complex or specialized bacteriological, hematological, chemical, immunological, serological and immunoassay procedures on body fluids with accuracy.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing according to policy; identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Maintain compliance with National Patient Safety goals and accreditation standards (JCAHO/CAP).
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by time management and cost control while ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

Education

Degreed Medical Technologist/Technician, MT/ASCP, MLT/ASCP or other certification recognized by CLIA, CAP and JCAHO

Tools

GHX

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is seeking a Supervisor Lab to oversee daily laboratory operations under the Laboratory Director and Manager. You will ensure prompt, accurate testing, maintain procedures, and contribute to data collection and quality programs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires five years of generalist clinical lab experience and at least one year in Histology/Cytology with MT/ASCP or MLT/ASCP certification.