Medical Technologist Supervisor (MT or MLS) - Pathology Support Services

Medical Technologist (MT) Supervisor

Medical Technologist (MT) Supervisors oversee the operation of the ECU Health Medical Center Dept. of Pathology during times when the Pathology Lab Managers are not on site. The MT Supervisor serves as the General Supervisor as defined by CLIA-88 Federal Regulations.

MT Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Supervision - specimen acquisition, transport, computer staff, tech areas.
• Monitor staffing (review schedules to detect staffing problems).
• Monitor triage of personnel on breaks and meal periods.
• Maintain effective communication within and between shifts.
• Monitor the quality of service on evening and night shifts.
• Aid in the evaluation of personnel in concert with the Section Managers and Medical Staff.
• Aid Education Coordinator with inservicing of personnel on evening shift.
• Makes sure the hospital resources are used efficiently and effectively. May supplement the technical staff at the bench when appropriate.
• Notify laboratory administrator, section managers, and pathologists of unusual problems.
• Ensure that laboratory and hospital personnel policies are enforced.
• Assist in the coordination of disaster situations Aid in orientation of staff.
• Aid in the evaluation of personnel for clinical ladder promotions.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems in the tech departments.
• Monitor the safety of the working environment and refers suggestions and observations to the safety committee.
• Help manage complaints from the nursing staff and medical staff about pathology services, and passes this information on to the laboratory administrator and management staff.
• May be responsible for selected computer operation functions, as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution. BS degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, obtained within or in addition to the degree is also acceptable.
• 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency.

Other Information:

• 40 hours per week
• Wednesday - Tuesday (9:30 pm - 7:30 am)
• Required to work a rotational schedule of 7 days on / 7 days off
• Great Benefits
• Sign-On Bonus / Relocation Assistance availabilities

About ECU Health Medical Center:

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement:

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.