Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist job in Jasper TX

Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description:

• Meets the minimum CLIA qualifications of a Laboratory General Supervisor.
• Coordinates and manages day-to-day operations of specific sections and shifts.
• Serves in an administrative role with direct reports.
• Develops and implements new procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and reagent use.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of policies and procedures meeting regulatory standards.
• Ensures personnel accountability through performance reviews.
• Assists in orientation and development of personnel competencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day supervision of high, moderate, and waived complexity test performance.
• Accessible for technical problem consultation via on-site, telephone, or electronic means.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and standards.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates work activities of assigned sections and shifts.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and time management for department associates.
• Assists in maintaining the laboratory budget and reporting on expense details.
• Develops and updates procedural manuals regularly.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures.
• Researches and implements new procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintains Quality Control Program and relevant records.
• Monitors test analyses to ensure acceptable performance levels.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Prepares and submits technical reports.
• Maintains inventory of necessary supplies and reagents.
• Trains new technologists and technicians.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Conducts in-service education for staff.
• Provides input on personnel management decisions.
• Oversees personnel expectations and conducts competency assessments.
• Participates in proficiency testing surveys and evaluates results.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information System effectively.
• Adapts patient care methods to meet developmental needs.
• Processes patient specimens, ensuring minimal pediatric specimen volumes.
• Performs laboratory procedures relevant to age or sex-specific values.
• Notifies and documents critical laboratory values.
• Calculates and verifies laboratory procedure results.
• Protects patient confidentiality and adheres to CHRISTUS Health CORE values.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or equivalent education.
• Five years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent.
• Five years of primary experience in the specific section of responsibility.
• Certification or eligibility for relevant laboratory certifications.

Work Schedule:

• TBD

Work Type:

• Full Time