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.