Section Supervisor - Medical Laboratory

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Lab Manager/Technologist to oversee technical personnel in the department, ensure quality patient care, and comply with regulatory standards. The role requires MT training and applicable certifications, plus several years of lab experience.

The incumbent will supervise staff, conduct performance reviews, assist in hiring, and maintain records per CAP, GDHR, and DNV guidelines. This is an on-site role in a hospital laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent
• ASCP, NCA, or AMT certified technologist with MT training
• Minimum of 3 years of lab experience
• Technologist role with knowledge of quality assurance and staff management

Responsibilities

• Manage section operations to ensure quality patient care.
• Oversee staff training and performance reviews.
• Counsel and manage personnel; participate in hiring and termination decisions.
• Ensure records and reports meet CAP, GDHR, and DNV requirements.
• Maintain quality control and investigate variances and complaints.
• Support education programs and in-services for staff.

Skills

Personnel management

Quality assurance

Medical Technology

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP Certification

NCA Certification

AMT Certification

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary

Responsible for the technical personnel management in the department. Maintains quality assurance standards and fiscal control. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Braselton incumbent will be required to perform the job duties of a Medical Technologist as outline in job description 61106 as staffing circumstances dictates to maintain Quest for Excellence Standards.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
• Educational Requirements: Technologist should have Medical Technology training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination approved from one the following agencies (ASCP, NCA, AAB and HEW) or Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of lab experience.
• Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Technical expertise in Medical Technology.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for organization and overall management of section to ensure quality patient care.
• Oversees staff training.
• Performs personnel counseling and monitors performance through performance reviews.
• Assists in hiring, termination and other personnel management duties.
• Supervises completion of work according to department policy and established time frame with less than three discrepancies per year as documented by variance report.
• Completes all reports according to established time frame: success, CAP W.L.V., work schedules, etc.
• Prioritizes work, and handles problems and complaints for area.
• Investigates complaints and concerns that might affect staff.
• Communicates with laboratory managers or other person responsible about problems and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Prioritizes work by defined lab criteria in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining records according to rules and regulations of CAP, GDHR, and DNV to maintain Laboratory Accreditation.
• Maintains records and documentation as specified by Chief Technologist and Laboratory Manager.
• Consults with Laboratory Manager, pathologist or Chief Technologist on questionable lab results with no more than three documented variances per year.
• Reviews daily Quality Control.
• Maintains commitment to continued professional growth and development.
• Presents or assists with one education program per year.
• Attends all in-services.
• Met departmental goals which are developed to assist the Medical Center in achieving established institutional goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains working knowledge of the different areas of the section to assist as needed.
• Serves as a source of knowledge.
• Performs analysis according to established criteria for quality assurance.
• Provides at least one documented suggestion for quality improvement in the laboratory.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Job Requires: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.