Supervisor I, Clinical Laboratory - Chemistry

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 93,040,000 - 135,333,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the chemistry laboratory.

You will manage staff orientation, training, and competency assessments under the Laboratory Manager and Medical Director, ensuring accurate testing and timely results. The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences, ASCP certification, and 3-5 years of clinical lab and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical, clerical, and service staff daily.
• Plan and schedule laboratory duties with Laboratory Manager.
• Assist technologists with technical problems and result interpretation.
• Ensure timely completion of work and proper inventory control.
• Maintain SOP manuals and required records/reports.
• Enforce safety policies and staff competency assessments.
• Ensure testing follows approved procedures and corrective actions are documented.

Skills

Staff supervision

Laboratory knowledge

Quality control

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP-BOC certification

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Chemistry Laboratory Manager and Medical Director, is responsible for staff orientation, training, and competency assessment, and daily supervision of work activities of personnel. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• -Provides daily supervision of technical, clerical, and service employees.
• -Plans, organizes, delineates, and schedules duties and responsibilities of Laboratory staff in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager.
• -Assists other technologists as needed with technical problems and interpretation of results.
• -Determines the priority of work at the laboratory, assuring the timely completion of work.
• -Is responsible for ordering and maintaining an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies.
• -Maintains manuals on all Standard Operating Procedures and required records and reports.
• -Responsible for ensuring staff adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• -Responsible for orientation, training, and competency assessments, assuring staff:
• 1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• 2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• 3. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• 4. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• 5. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director; and
• 6. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLS, MLT, MT] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience

• Clinical lab experience 3-5 years required and Supervisory experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgment.
• Must have a relatively high level of analytical ability to work with complex instrumentation, resolve technical equipment problems, relate test results to normal and pathological states, and interpret quality control data.
• Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair, and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable federal, state and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of test principles, equipment operation and computer system operations.
• Make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions in conjunction with lab leadership.
• Must be able to perform as a senior team member, providing direction and guidance to less experienced technologists.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication to lab leadership when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff, including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Work Location

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 81 Highland Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $32.47 - $47.23/Hourly Grade 7

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Competency Framework

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