LEAD LAB TECH

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate personnel, equipment and testing procedures within the lab. You will compile QA statistics, attend departmental meetings, and supervise training ensuring CAP and Joint Commission compliance.

The role requires preparing and updating procedures as regulations change, completing competency assessments, and supporting physicians with technical guidance on testing and new technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of three years in a clinical laboratory.
• MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or AMT certification required.
• Ability to read/write and to learn/use computer software.
• Experience obtaining lab specimens from all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personnel, equipment, resources, and testing procedures in the lab.
• Compile QA statistics and attend department meetings.
• Supervise training and regulatory compliance (CAP and Joint Commission).
• Update procedures as regulations change and perform competency assessments.
• Provide technical support to physicians and evaluate new lab technology.
• Assigned duties as directed by the Laboratory Director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Computer literacy

Education

Associate or Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

ASCP/AMT certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.www.uhs.com.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, the Supervisor of the Lab is responsible to coordinate personnel, equipment, resources and testing procedures within the lab. Required to compile QA statistics, attend departmental meetings assigned by the director. Supervises training and educational programs to include regulatory compliance with CAP and Joint Commission standards - required to update all procedures as regulations are updated, completes competency assessments, revise proficiency testing, and participates in data entry for PT results. Researches and provides technical support to Physicians for guidance on Laboratory testing and evaluates new technology, also me assigned additional duties as determined by the Laboratory

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology

minimum of three (3) years in a clinical lab two (2) of which must be within assigned section of responsibility.

MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or AMT is required.

Must be able to read and write. Must have ability to learn/use computer software. Requires skill in obtaining lab specimens from all age groups.

• Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.
• Creates a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.
• Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected commensurate with their significance.

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