Specimen Laboratory Supervisor

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate specimen collections and processing under the Laboratory Manager. The role supports neonate to geriatric patients and requires regulatory knowledge, supervisory abilities, and strong communication.

The candidate should demonstrate color vision acuity and the ability to implement process improvements within a clinical laboratory setting. This position emphasizes independent work and team leadership in a dynamic hospital environment

Qualifications

• BS in medical technology or related science with 1 year clinical lab experience
• BS/BA in Education, Business Admin, or health-related field with 3 years health care or lab experience
• AS degree in health-related field or Business Admin with 5 years health care or lab service experience
• 10 years experience as a phlebotomist and lab data clerk
• Knowledge of CAP, AABB, GA DHR, Joint Commission and CLIA
• Color vision acuity and ability to pass color-vision screening
• Ability to develop, organize and implement projects, programs, and policies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of specimen collections or processing.
• Meet laboratory support needs for neonate to geriatric patients.
• Recommend and implement changes as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Color vision

Independent work

Change implementation

Education

BS in medical technology or related science

BS/BA in Education, Business Admin, or health-related field

AS degree in health-related field or Business Admin

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates all aspects of specimen collections or specimen processing to meet the laboratory support needs for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Recommends and implements changes as needed.

REQUIRED

• All applicants must meet one (1) if the following:
• a. Must hold a B.S. degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science, plus one (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory, OR
• b. Must hold a B.S. or B.A. degree in Education, Business Administration, or other health related specialty, plus three (3) years experience in a health care delivery system or laboratory service, OR
• c. Must hold a two (2) year Associate Degree in a health related specialty or Business Administration, plus five (5) years experience in health care or laboratory service, OR
• d. Must have ten (10) years experience as a phlebotomist and laboratory data clerk in a health care delivery system or laboratory service.

• Knowledge of regulatory agencies standards, including but not limited to: CAP, AABB, GA DHR, Joint Commission and CLIA
• Ability to assist or direct the development, organization and implementation of projects, programs, and policies necessary for the operation and enhancement of the specimen procurement section.
• Ability to work independently and supervise assigned personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position.
• All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.

PREFERRED

• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and computer systems, particularly SunQuest and Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in specimen procurement and regulations as they relate to clinical laboratory specimens.
• Demonstrated public relations skills and service excellence training.
• Previous supervisory experience.