Technical Supervisor, Lab Serv - Microbiology (Days)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Technical Supervisor for Laboratory Services in Microbiology to lead pre-analytical and processing workflows. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in specimen handling, and oversight of daily operations in a clinical microbiology setting.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in CLS or related field, with CLIA supervision eligibility and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience and CLIA eligibility.
• Requires technologist certification (ASCP/AMT/ABHI) or equivalent.
• Experience in high complexity microbiology and subspecialties.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Oversee daily operations and quality management for the division.
• Supervise routine and specialized lab procedures and problem-solving.
• Develop, review and revise policies and procedures per standards.
• Coordinate Laboratory Test Directory reviews and revisions.
• Ensure adequate staffing for efficient operation.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology knowledge

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

CLIA General Supervisor qualification

ASCP/AMT/ABHI technologist certification

Job description

Technical Supervisor, Lab Serv - Microbiology (Days)

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2605506

JOB SUMMARY

Technical Supervisor, Laboratory Services provides leadership oversight to pre-analytical, specimen collection, specimen processing and/or laboratory support areas. As a leader in these areas, the supervisor must be an expert in specimen identification, specimen integrity, specimen accessioning and the best laboratory practice. Supervises the daily operations of a Laboratory Division or major function of a Clinical Laboratory. Possesses the technical and leadership skills to supervise personnel; coordinate operations, organize and improve workflow for the division; and communicate with staff, management, and senior leadership.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science with four (4) years related experience. Must have previous leadership experience.

• Must fulfill overall qualifications as a General Supervisor under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must have experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory performing high complexity testing and competency in the following clinical microbiology subspecialties.

• Aerobic and anaerobic bacterial identifications, manual and automated methods

• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, manual and automated methods

• Parasitology, especially blood parasite, experience is highly desired

• Highly desired: Experience in other sections of the Microbiology Division, e.g., specimen processing, Molecular Microbiology, etc.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Technologist level certification from either the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification.

Preferred:

• Specialty certification in the area of operation issued by one of following organizations: ASCP, AMT, or ABHI

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisionalemployees.

• Supervises daily and technical operations and quality management activities for the division.

• Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed, and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.

• Develops, reviews, and revises policies and procedures in accordance withdepartmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.

• Coordinates review and revision of the Laboratory Test Directory.

• Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory division functions with the appropriate level of staff to guarantee an efficient operation.

• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.

• Assists personnel with complex procedures, exercising independent judgment and responsibility.

• Responsible for all Quality Management activities including but not limited to evaluating quality of reported test results, quality control and equipment maintenance procedures, proficiency testing and verifying appropriate documentation is maintained and corrective actions are implemented asnecessary.

• Participates in the establishment and implementation of the quality assurance and continuous process improvement program including quality monitors, incidentreports, corrective actions, anddocumentation.

• Responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing all new procedures, reagents, systems, and instruments for use in the division.

• Prepares financial reports and works closely with division leadership.

• Maintains a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of dailyduties.

• Ensures staff comply with requirements for continuing education and verifies documentation for departmental records.

• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and otherdivisions.

• Performs routine laboratory procedures/tests as needed.

• Instructs and trains students.

• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.

• Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory accreditationstandards.

• Adheres to internal controls and reportingstructure.

• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratoryarea.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.