Supervisor, Medical Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee a lab section or shift, ensuring the proper performance of all procedures and accurate reporting of test results.

Required are a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related science, national certification as a laboratory scientist, and at least 2 years of high-complexity lab experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to manage staff and quality operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in medical technology or related biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel and staffing assignments in the department/shift.
• Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the department/shift.
• Ensures quality operation of the department/shift.
• Writes, reviews and updates procedure manuals; maintains conformance with regulatory demands.
• Plans for equipment, staff and supplies.
• Evaluates employee performance and recommends actions to Laboratory Manager or Director.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Delegation

Planning

Communication

Leadership

PC skills

Data analysis

Organization

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Full Time Job Summary: Responsible for the overall supervision of a laboratory section or shift, staff and proper performance of all lab procedures and reporting of test results.

Minimum Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or in a related biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Must have passed national certification exam as a laboratory scientist that is accredited by an approved agency.

Work Experience: 2 years lab experience with high complexity testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, delegation and planning.
• Effective communication skills and leadership qualities.
• PC Skills to create documents/reports utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database computer application.
• Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel and staffing assignments in the department/shift.
• Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the department/shift.
• Assures quality operation of the department/shift.
• Writes, reviews and updates procedure manuals; maintains the department/shift in conformance with regulatory demands.
• Plans for the present and future needs of the department/shift with regard to equipment, staff and supplies.
• Evaluates employee performance in a constructive manner, disciplines fairly, and recommends compensation or termination to the Laboratory Manager or Director.

Decision Making

• The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.

Working Relationships

• Direct Supervision of others - No. of people supervised: (10-30).
• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Outreach Laboratory Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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EOE Protected Veterans/DisabilitySaint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.