Laboratory Technical Supervisor

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Clinical Laboratory Specialist to oversee training and supervise specimen testing in designated areas. You will ensure tests are accurate and timely, adhering to accreditation standards and state/federal requirements.

You will assist Laboratory Manager with staff development, quality control, and administrative tasks, and participate in on-call assignments as needed. A strong background in clinical lab science is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical laboratory experience with at least one year in the specific department.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of an accredited structured clinical program and certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee training and/or specimen testing in designated areas.
• Ensure timely and accurate laboratory test results in compliance with accreditation and reimbursement agencies.
• Assist Laboratory Manager/Supervisor with staff-related and administrative tasks.
• Assist with on-call assignments when needed.

Skills

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Training oversight

Quality control

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related

CAHEA approved clinical program

Certification in clinical laboratory sciences

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.