Microbiology Supervisor- Sumter Lab

Job Summary

Provide supervision of a designated department within the Lab, to include personnel, procedure, instrumentation, compliance with regulatory agencies under the direction of the Laboratory Director/Manager.

• Orients and trains employees.
• Assists with employee recognition/discipline and evaluation process.
• Assists with budgeting process and maintaining budgetary goals.
• Performs all duties of an MT/MLT in designated departments.
• May serve as a delegating technologist to a competent MLT on the same shift and be responsible for his/her work.
• May temporarily act as the designated person in charge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in medical technology. Required
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology. Preferred

Work Experience

• Three or more years’ Clinical laboratory technical experience with some supervisory experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent. Required

Essential Functions

Provide assistance to the laboratory department. Strong performance includes demonstration of the following behaviors:

• Trains all technologists and technicians to the essential needs of the department.
• Evaluates equipment and procedures being evaluated for purchase.
• Oversees calibrations and maintenance of instruments.
• Assures that tests are conducted within established standards.
• Produces accurate and timely laboratory information.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.
• Uses sound clinical judgment when evaluating laboratory results.
• Produces quality patient results as evidenced by proper QC protocol and supporting documentation.
• Maintains all laboratory equipment properly as evidenced by proper documentation.
• Able to act as a charge person in the absence of a lab manager.
• Exhibits good communication skills.
• Exercises good judgment based on sound logic and clinical experience.
• Identifies areas for improvement and facilitates progress.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.