Supervisor, Laboratory Technologists | Laboratory | Memorial Hospital at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to Laboratory Manager. Supervises the laboratory staff and routine operations for assigned section/shift, including the bench work and information systems processes. Ensures that all laboratory activities are performed according to established policies and procedures.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
  
  
  
  • MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
    
    
  
  
  • VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
    
    
  
  
  • SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in a chemical, physical or biological science and completion of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program. Certification as a technologist by an appropriate accrediting agency i.e., ASCP, HEW/HHS or equivalent is preferred. A minimum of four years of related clinical laboratory experience required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. For the Blood Bank Supervisor position, the Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB (ASCP) certification is preferred. Qualifies as a General Supervisor as defined in CFR.493.1461 (high complexity testing) and as a Technical Consultant as defined in CFR.493.1411 (moderate complexity testing).
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Demonstrates solid knowledge of Medical Laboratory procedures and testing systems.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and applicable accrediting agencies.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires technical knowledge of laboratory information systems and applications.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) necessary to supervise staff in daily operations and to interact effectively with staff, physicians, patients, visitors and other contacts.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous substances, chemicals and other conditions common to a hospital laboratory.
      
      
    
    
    • Works on-call to answer questions whenever the need arises, hours may vary.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.