Supervisor-Laboratory II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a Medical Technologist to supervise the Blood Bank operations and staff, ensuring effective performance and compliance with CAP and other regulatory requirements. The role includes developing policies, overseeing education, and maintaining quality assurance across the department.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology or related field, MT/MLS certification (ASCP/AMT) and at least four years of Blood Bank experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP or AMT MT/MLS certification or discipline-specific certification; TN Supervisor License.
• Minimum 4 years healthcare/medical clinical laboratory technologist experience; blood bank experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative, technical, and educational functions, independently; apply clinical laboratory science principles.
• Supervise sectional personnel and students; provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students.
• Implement and assess the quality assurance program per regulatory agencies' requirements.
• Develop and maintain CAP-compliant operational plans for lab instruments and materials.
• Maintain current department policy and procedure including safety and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Blood Bank experience

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

Infection control

Educational instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Perform all functions of the medical technologist and supervise the personnel and operation of the Blood Bank 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.

Experience

• Minimum Required: 4 years Healthcare/Medical - Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Blood Bank Experience Required

Education

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

Licensure

• 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.
• ASCP