Medical Laboratory Supervisor (International Opportunity)

Medical Laboratory Supervisor manages staff and is responsible for oversight of the laboratory department.  

Key Responsibilities:

General: 

• In concurrence with Senior Management formulate short and long-range goals for the clinical laboratory unit set priorities assign responsibilities and establish timetables; project future needs and formulate strategies consistent with projections. 
• Manage the operational policies and procedures of the clinical laboratory department; coordinate with medical staff on issues which impact laboratory services. 
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports reflecting volume of work procedures utilized and output results; and analyses setting forth progress adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. 
• Develop and monitor laboratory programs to include laboratory quality control procedures installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations  
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as directed by Senior Management. 
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties; coordinate preparation and procurement of chemicals reagents stains and solutions as appropriate. 
• Demonstrate proficiency with hospital and departmental practices that reflect Joint Commission COLA CLIA CMS OSHA HIPAA Quality Improvement and EPA Water Testing Standards and performs work at a level to meet these standards; demonstrate technical proficiency through successful participation in laboratory Proficiency Testing programs. 
• Maintain and protects the confidentiality of patient information 
• Is accountable for maintaining and improving own laboratory knowledge and skill competence. 
• Provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in the hospital and clinic departments on a 24-hour basis. 
• Supports the hospitals philosophy objectives and goals and Organization mission and vision 
• Respects and supports patient rights. 
• Promotes and practices positive customer and peer relations and cost containment for the Laboratory Department and patient. 
• Fosters constructive relationships as a team member within the Laboratory and with the members of other departments. 
• Maintains professional conduct. 
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Strong background in computer skills desired. 
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures. 
• Follows the EPA regulations and completing required annual Proficiency Testing for water specimens. 

Personnel 

• Develop and monitor recruitment selection and personnel orientation for newly hired employees. 
• Develop and monitor performance appraisals for laboratory employees. Also responsible for in service training promotions disciplinary actions.  
• Responsible for monitoring time and attendance and ensuring laboratory employee completion of required electronic timecards 

Pre-analytic 

• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients family and other medical personnel as necessary. 
• Participate in specimen collection either directly by venipuncture or skin puncture; maintains responsibility for patient identification specimen labelling and collection verification or instructing patients or other healthcare providers in collection and preservation techniques of specimens for analysis on both adult and pediatric patients. Works with other laboratory staff members in all areas of the laboratory or as assigned to complete patient specimen analysis. 
• Performs quality control procedures ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. 
• Serve to the cover laboratory needs outside of routine hours by sharing on-call duties with other Laboratory Technologists. 

Post analytic 

• Coordinate and participate in performance and interpretation of complex technical duties in support of medical laboratory testing; record determinations and results for review by physician/provider staff; perform a variety of assays on human veterinary and environmental specimens.  
• Proficiently and consistently complete accurate concise and legible documentation of laboratory testing results and records. Includes documentation of maintenance quality control calibration and other laboratory records. 
• Ensure remedial action is taken and documented whenever testing systems deviate from established performance specifications.   
• Completes required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.   

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Must possess current skills in Blood Bank Chemistry Hematology Microbiology and Urinalysis. 
• Ability to demonstrate dexterity knowledge and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling. 
• Ability to train orient and evaluate the job performance of personnel. 
• Require knowledge and analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing to interpret findings perform calculations calibrate instrumentation and review testing performed by other technologists. 
• Working knowledge of and ability to implement the requirements for COLA CLIA and CLIP Laboratory Accreditation. 
• Ability to maintain quality safety and infection control standards. 
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment instrumentation and terminology; considerable knowledge of computers and computerized lab equipment. 
• Experience involving patient contact customer service in a medical setting strong communication skills both verbal and written. 
• Must possess visual acuity required to distinguish fine gradations of color and/or texture.  
• Proficient oral and written communication abilities in English. 
• Flexible and willing to work in a culturally diverse environment. 
• Applicants for the laboratory technologist position must demonstrate the absence of color blindness as evaluated by a color vision screening examination (Ishihara or equivalent). 
• Laboratory personnel must be able to determine and confirm laboratory test results which requires verification of normal color vision. 
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). 

Education Required: 

• Bachelors degree in biology / chemistry or medical laboratory science or in a related scientific field with a demonstrated internship in an approved clinical laboratory training program or equivalent. 
• Current certification with a nationally recognized registry such as MT(ASCP). 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read write & speak English to effectively communicate  
• This position may be accompanied.   
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.   
• US DOD CNACI or the ability to obtain one is required.  
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. 

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time