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Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor - MicrobiologyAre you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor like you to join our Texas Health family.Position Highlights:
Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Fort Worth, TX 76104
Work hours: Full- Time; Primarily 8-hour shift; 5 days a week
This position is for Microbiology
Department Highlights:
Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.
Enjoy opportunities for growth.
Here’s What You Need:
Bachelor’s Degree required.Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred.
5 years under the direction of an MT or Pathologist required
2 years Microbiology leadership experience highly preferred
Licenses and Certifications
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist Upon Hire required
CT(ASCP) - Cytotechnologist Upon Hire required
HTL(ASCP) - Histotechnologist Upon Hire required
MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist Upon Hire required
SCT(ASCP) - Specialist in Cytotechnology Upon Hire required
Other equivalent of one of the above including AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS-CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board Upon Hire required
HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician if supervising Histology within Anatomical Pathology Upon Hire required
Skills:
Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
Problem-solving ability, time management skills, and possesses organizational skills to function successfully in a fast-paced work environment.
What You Will Do:Leadership/Staff Supervision:
Oversees work schedules and personnel assignments for the department
Delegates employee responsibilities as needed
Monitors overtime usage
Assists in investigation of corrected and situation reports when required.
Informs supervisor of any situation that requires counseling of employees
Completes employee performance appraisals within designated time frame
Participates in interviewing and hiring processes
Performs daily review of results from the department.
Displays good judgment
Recognizes and defuses crisis situations, including complaints from physicians, nurses, other hospital personnel, patients and/or their families, and co-workers
Recognizes differentiates between major and minor problems. Reports legitimate problems to an appropriate person and helps develop viable solutions to problems
Regularly makes constructive suggestions for departmental improvement and shows willingness to help supervisor implement changes
Develops and/or coordinates departmental projects and assigns when workload allows
Coordinates evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, space method comparison, establishment of reference values and related statistical analysis
Writes and revises technical procedures
Assists in investigation of corrected and situation reports when required.
Informs supervisor of any situation that requires counseling of employees
Lab Operations and Test Procedures:
Assumes and performs complex laboratory procedures when needed
Maintains testing procedure competency
Checks and investigates specimens not collected/received on the outstanding tests list
Reviews abnormal results
Performs patient care tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of patient care
Helps hospital and laboratory coworkers provide timely patient care
Demonstrates active cost effectiveness
Follows established laboratory test procedures
Evaluates tests and reports tests
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available
Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel
Quality Control/Documentation:
Reviews reagent quality control that is reported by the technologists and instrument maintenance that is performed by the technologists
Follows laboratory policies when quality control is not within established limits
Resolves quality control discrepancies before releasing/reporting patient results
Documents corrective action
Adheres and documents laboratory equipment maintenance policies and activities
Documents maintenance performed
Demonstrates knowledge to troubleshoot equipment
Compiles and reviews action plans of departmental performance improvement laboratory monitors when needed
Delegates proficiency testing survey material, reviews results, and submit results to regulatory agency
Investigates incorrect results
Oversees supply inventory
Professional Accountability:
Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees and observers
Maintains, documents, and communicates current education requirements and obtains training and education required by system, hospital, and laboratory
Mandatory health requirements are completed with required time frame
Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers
Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only
Budgets and schedules PTO for effective staffing levels
Time and attendance is satisfactory
Employee exhibits a professional appearance
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
Maintains effective liaison with other laboratory sections and other hospital departments to facilitate information exchange and enhance patient care
Models THR Leadership Behaviors and exemplifies professional accountability
Safety and Compliance:
Complies with regulatory requirements for safety, infection control, privacy, ethical behavior guidelines and billing compliance
Complies with laboratory and section/cost center guidelines, procedures and policies
Meets infection control requirements
Meets Patient Safety goals
Participates in the internal and external disaster plan
Models adherence to laboratory and section policies and procedures
Models compliance behavior in all regulatory requirements
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