Medical Technologist Supervisor

We believe a career is more than just a career it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; its their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

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Job Description

• Assist with oversight of activities of direct reports
• Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides feedback
• Assists with interviewing of employees

• Assists with assuring accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens
• Assists with assuring all laws and regulations are followed in the transportation of laboratory specimens
• Assists with assuring all applicable staff attend defensive driving classes

• Assists with assuring all laboratory staff are properly trained regarding regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.
• Assists with assuring all laboratory staff are properly trained in patient identification and labeling of all specimens

• Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers

• Assists with assuring all direct reports are properly trained in AIDET and attend CARES training.
• When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.
• Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner

• Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees

• Assists with assuring department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner
• Assists with monitoring and reporting of department Performance Improvement initiatives
• Assists with assuring all appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control

• Coordinates training standards and schedules for all direct reports
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
• Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field; required
• ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, required
• Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist; required by College of American Pathologists (CAP) for supervisors of Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology; preferred for other Medical Technologist, Supervisor positions
• Valid Mississippi Drivers License and acceptable driving record/history; preferred
• Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel); required
• Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
• Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required

Requirements

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Medical Technologist Certification and Medical Laboratory Scientist

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Bachelors of Medical Technology, Bachelors of Related Field, and Bachelors of Laboratory Science

You must have a Bachelors or higher