Laboratory Supervisor

Permanent/Full-time

Competitive pay and fantastic benefits

One of the top hospitals in Essex County in coastal northern Massachusetts is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for an opening in the acute care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills the job duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technologist for pre-analytical, analytical, and post- analytical activities.
• Core Lab Supervisor.
• Continually monitors and documents staff performance to ensure that each technical staff member exhibits a high level of competence.
• Orients new employees on all applicable procedures, documents same, and continually monitors through blind challenges, observations, and through proficiency testing.
• Encourages atmosphere of continued learning. Performance appraisals are completed on time.
• Reviews work on all three shifts.
• Assigns breaks to ensure that the department is adequately covered.
• Ensures that the section utilizes available proficiency testing challenges for reportable tests, when available.
• Investigates and resolves problems encountered. Reviews results with staff and documents.
• Frequently reviews current CAP, JCAHO, AABB, FDA, and HCFA regulations to ensure that section meets standards.
• Systematically reviews documentation to ensure that policy requirements have been adhered to.
• Participates both in inspection surveys and outside inspections, as requested by the medical director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required in Medical Technology or related Biological Science with one year experience with high complexity testing, or an Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical technology program with at least two years’ experience with high complexity testing
• Registered as a Medical Technologist (ASCP) or equivalent certification upon hire.
• New graduates must become certified within 12 months from the date of hire