Senior Laboratory Supervisor & Medical Technologist

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a General Supervisor Technologist to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring accurate test results and compliance with policies. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating workflows, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the Laboratory Director and Manager.

The position requires on-site supervision during high-complexity testing and day-to-day activities, with a focus on quality, safety, and patient care in a fast-paced lab

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing day to day supervision of department operations according to established policies and procedures and at the direction of the Lab Manager.
• Checks validity and accuracy of test results obtained by staff.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the calibration and standardization of lab instruments.
• Supervises high complexity test performance by staff qualified under 493.1489.
• Provides on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems.
• On-site supervision when high complexity testing is performed by individuals under 493.1489(b)(5) with reviews within 24 hours by a supervisor.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work to ensure timely, accurate service.
• Audits staff work to ensure quality across duties.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to maintain analytic performance.
• Ensures staff meets daily and monthly productivity levels.
• Assists manager in evaluating performance and developing corrective actions.
• Performs MT functions as needed in Blood Bank testing.
• Prepares specimens for diagnostic testing with proper preservatives and storage.
• Determines acceptability of specimens and documents unsuitable samples.
• Performs and reports laboratory tests in a timely manner.
• Resolves complaints or operational problems on any shift.
• Collaborates in a customer-focused, compliant work environment.
• Maintains records and participates in updating procedures and quality control manuals.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; reports malfunctions and keeps a clean, safe environment.
• Uses LIS and Blood Bank systems to enter and retrieve results.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and compliance policies.
• Completes required training and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Completes proficiency surveys to meet regulatory standards.
• Involves in orientation, training and supervision of new staff and students.

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a General Supervisor Technologist to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring accurate test results and compliance with policies. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating workflows, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the Laboratory Director and Manager.

The position requires on-site supervision during high-complexity testing and day-to-day activities, with a focus on quality, safety, and patient care in a fast-paced lab