Laboratory Supervisor

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio seeks a professional to assist Laboratory Manager, oversee technical activities in the Clinical Laboratories, and ensure timely, accurate results per accreditation standards. The role requires applying advanced scientific principles and coordinating with staff to set priorities.

Ideal candidates hold a CAHEA-approved clinical program, CLS certification, and 2 years of lab experience with 1 year in a department, plus potential histocompatibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science with CAHEA program and CLS certification.
• Two years clinical lab experience with at least one year in a specific department.
• Preferred histocompatibility certifications (Technologist and Specialist).
• Certification after degree is acceptable and may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Laboratory Manager to ensure timely, accurate test results in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Oversees technical activities and administrative tasks within the Clinical Laboratories.
• Applies advanced scientific principles in the specialty area and collaborates to organize work and set priorities.
• Supports staff and coordinates with physicians and colleagues as needed.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related science

CAHEA-approved clinical program completion

Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science

Two years clinical lab experience with at least one year in a dept

Histocompatibility Technologist certification

Histocompatibility Specialist certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Laboratory Manager as needed to ensure the provision of timely and accurate laboratory test results through processes that are in compliance with requirements established by accreditation standards and by federal/state reimbursement agencies. Assists as needed in staff-related and administrative tasks. Oversees various technical activities and aspects of the Clinical Laboratories. Has knowledge of advanced scientific principles within the specialty area and is able to apply that knowledge. Collaborates with others to organize work, perform assigned tasks and set priorities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or an appropriate biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) is required and certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by a recognized certifying agency and two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year experience in a specific department.
• Completion of an accredited clinical program and certification prior to 1963 and two years of current clinical laboratory experience with one year experience in a specific department is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and a Clinical Laboratory Specialist certification and two years clinical laboratory experience with one year experience in the specific department is preferred. (Certification after obtaining the degree is preferred.)
• Certifications as a Histocompatibility Technologist AND as a Histocompatibility Specialist by the American Board for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) are required. With five years of histocompatibility testing experience is required with a performance record indicating exceptional initiative, efficiency and competency in performance of all laboratory test procedures currently offered and documented effectiveness in communications with physicians and colleagues and the ability to carry out research