Supervisor Pathology Lab | Full Time | Days

Technical Section Supervisor

Under the direction of the Laboratory Technical Operations Manager, the Technical Section Supervisor supervises and coordinates the technical aspects of the Laboratory section (Automated Testing, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Pathology), including, but not limited to, staff selection, orientation, training and daily direction of staff; is an active participant on the Laboratory Management Team.

Education

Meets CLIA General Supervisor requirements

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required: Pathology, HT(ASCP) or equivalent

Experience

At least three (3) years of clinical lab technical experience. Laboratory supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews methods and procedures within Laboratory Section. Makes recommendations to the Lab Technical Operations Manager regarding changes in procedures and policies, new tests, etc.
• Evaluates and institutes new testing procedures, with the Medical Director. Evaluates and makes recommendations to the Technical Operations Manager, the Director of Laboratory Services, and Medical Director on new analytical equipment for the capital equipment budget.
• Coordinates the monthly, weekly and daily staff schedules. Performs daily timekeeping activities. Performs daily staffing in section to enable staff to attend regular scheduled General Lab Meetings.
• Responsible for the on boarding, competence and development of technical staff.
• Responsible for monitoring and meeting annual section financial goals.
• Ensures quality in all aspects of patient care. Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducts regular staff meetings within section, documenting attendance and minutes, communicating change in policies, procedures, and provide open forum and opportunities for staff to discuss issues and problem resolution.
• Maintains currency in practice within the section and area of expertise.
• Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet technical and administrative needs.
• Takes responsibility for individual performance goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds. The employee is frequently required to bend, do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, kneel, reach, sit, speak, squat, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, electrical hazards - shock, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.