Laboratory Technical Supervisor

Palo Alto Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to oversee training and specimen testing within the Clinical Laboratory. You will ensure timely and accurate test results through adherence to accreditation standards and federal/state requirements.

You will assist Laboratory management with staff coordination, on-call duties, and quality control, supporting administrative tasks to maintain smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year in the specific department.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university, and successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved).
• Certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency (ASCP-BOC or AMT) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee training and/or specimen testing in designated areas.
• Ensure timely and accurate laboratory test results through processes compliant with accreditation and reimbursement standards.
• Assist Laboratory Manager/Supervisor with staff-related and administrative tasks.
• Assist with on-call assignments, as needed.

Skills

Clinical lab knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

CAHEA approved clinical program

Clinical laboratory certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties within the Clinical Laboratory, which requires a sound knowledge of clinical laboratory science in order to evaluate clinical data and quality control information. Responsible for overseeing employee training and/or specimen testing in designated areas. Assists Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Supervisor 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 Laboratory management as needed in staff-related and administrative tasks. Must be able to assist with on-call assignments, as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year experience in the specific laboratory department. Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university, and successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved), and certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency OR completion of an accredited structured clinical program in Medical Technology (NOTE: For Military Training, the 60-week program must have been successfully completed.) and certification by a recognized certifying agency, both prior to 1963 OR Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and a clinical laboratory categorical certification (certification after obtaining degree is preferred).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required. Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification. Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency OR Certification as a Histocompatibility Technologist or Specialist by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is required.