Supervisor-Laboratory II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks an experienced Medical Technologist to supervise the laboratory section and oversee staff, ensuring accurate testing and compliance with CAP standards.

The role focuses on administrative leadership, technical oversight, and education for students, with a commitment to quality assurance and patient safety in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 4 years Healthcare/Medical Laboratory Technologist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative, technical, and educational functions, independently, demonstrating knowledge of clinical laboratory science principles.
• Supervise sectional personnel and students; provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students.
• Implement and assess the comprehensive quality assurance program per regulatory requirements (CAP, regulatory agencies).
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures, including safety and infection control guidelines, in compliance with standards.
• Oversee development and maintenance of training content and documentation for Medical Technology students.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Training

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Related Field

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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.

Preferred/Desired

• ASCP