Supervisor-Laboratory II

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

Job summary

Baptist Health in Mississippi seeks a Medical Technologist to supervise the Blood Bank operations and personnel, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to standards. The role includes supervising administrative, technical and educational functions, providing instruction to staff and students, and maintaining CAP-aligned policies and QA programs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Medical Technology and ASCP/AMT licensure; blood bank experience required, with minimum 4 years in

Qualifications

• 4 years Healthcare/Medical experience as Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Blood Bank experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative, technical, and educational functions in clinical laboratory science.
• Supervise sectional personnel and students; provide instruction.
• Implement and assess the comprehensive quality assurance program according to regulatory agencies' requirements.
• Develop and maintain CAP-compliant operation plans and policy/procedure for department.
• Ensure safety and infection control guidelines compliance in the department.
• Oversee development and maintenance of instructional content and documentation for Medical Technology students.

Skills

Blood Bank Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

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.

Specifications

Experience

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

Education

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

Training

Special Skills

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.