Supervisor-Laboratory

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee is seeking a Medical Technologist to supervise the laboratory section and oversee personnel for effective and efficient operation. The role includes ensuring compliance with CAP and regulatory standards and supervisingMedical Technology students.

The position emphasizes quality assurance, policy development, and ongoing professional growth, with a focus on maintaining high standards of practice in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• 4 years Healthcare/Medical - Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• TN Supervisor License or equivalent certification/licensure required/ASCP/AMT MLS certification may be required depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative, technical, and educational functions, independently, demonstrating knowledge and application of theoretical principles of clinical laboratory science.
• Supervise sectional personnel and students. Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students.
• Implement and assess the comprehensive quality assurance program according to regulatory agencies' requirements.
• Develop and maintain operational plans for laboratory instruments and management of departmental materials according to CAP requirements.
• Develop and maintain current department policy and procedure, including safety and infection control guidelines, in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; ensure departmental compliance.
• Oversee development and maintenance of content, procedures and documentation used for technical instruction of Medical Technology students.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and competency, including completion of all departmental requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

CAP compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree Related Field

Job description

Job Summary

Perform all functions of the medical technologist and supervise the personnel and operation of the section for effective and efficient operation. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Overview

Perform all functions of the medical technologist and supervise the personnel and operation of the section for effective and efficient operation. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative, technical, and educational functions, independently, demonstrating knowledge and application of theoretical principles of clinical laboratory science.


• Supervise sectional personnel and students. Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students.


• Implement and assess the comprehensive quality assurance program according to regulatory agencies' requirements.


• Develop and maintain operational plans for laboratory instruments and management of departmental materials according to College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.


• Develop and maintain current department policy and procedure, including safety and infection control guidelines, in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; ensure departmental compliance.


• Oversee development and maintenance of content, procedures and documentation used for technical instruction of Medical Technology students.


• Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and competency, including completion of all departmental requirements.

Specifications

Experience - Minimum Required

• 4 years Healthcare/Medical - Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist Required.

Education - Minimum Required

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology Required, or Bachelor's Degree Related Field Required.

Licensure - Minimum Required

• License/Certification (valid for state of operation): ASCP or AMT certification as Medical Technologist (MT) required or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) required, or discipline specific ASCP or AMT certification for non-generalist positions required. TN Supervisor License.

Licensure - Preferred/Desired

• ASCP