Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Supervisor - Tappahannock - Days

The Medical Technologist Supervisor provides leadership and expertise in the following areas where applicable to the positions: Clinical testing, Phlebotomy, Client Services, Billing and other lab support functions.

The Medical Technologist Supervisor monitors all aspects of operations including daily monitoring of team member schedules, job performance and productivity; oversight of quality and safety standards; and compliance with regulatory requirements.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: \nCertified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification. \n\nLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: \nCurrent MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or CLS(NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification**unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements \n\nExperience REQUIRED: \nMinimum of four (4) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist with at least three (3) years in a leadership role (senior/lead level with increased responsibility \n\nExperience PREFERRED: N/A \n\nEducation/training REQUIRED: \nBachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program OR a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science* in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Science with 10 or more years of on the job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required). *Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements \n\nEducation/training PREFERRED: \nMasters Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program \n\nIndependent action(s) required: \nPerformance, evaluation and reporting of procedures outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures. \nNotification of panic values to ordering physicians and other customer service oriented communications. \nResolution of problems in testing and quality control. Maintenance of SOPs. \nMay make initial changes in SOPs as needed. Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year. \n\nSupervisory responsibilities (if applicable): \nPerform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory. \nTechnically, the MT Supervisor will be responsible for clinical testing and results reporting in all areas where training and verification of competency are attained. \nWill coordinate test schedules, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, and inventory control in his/her primary areas of responsibility. \nShould consistently demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. \nShould demonstrate a strong and energetic commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality. \nConsistently act as a positive role model for peers and other coworkers.\n\nAdditional position requirements: \nRotating weekends as required. \nHoliday scheduling as required. \nOn call availability, as required, for emergency coverage on any shift. \n\nAge Specific groups served: All \n\nPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): \nPhysical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs. \nOther: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances\nActivities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)\nMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking\nEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeDays

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