What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Supervisor - MLT/MT position at US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities?
Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Supervisor to support our labs in Norfolk and Virginia Beach!
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Responsibilities
- Acts as working general supervisor for the laboratory. Performs routine tests as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed.
- Supervises laboratory personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates performance. Trains or assigns training of lab personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. Schedules laboratory personnel. Directly supervises day to day testing and reporting.
- Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing and routine maintenance policies and procedures.
- Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall testing performance. Select, evaluates, and validates all test methods. Writes new test procedures and maintains a current procedure manual.
- Reviews patient test results, quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance records. Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
- Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding laboratory operations and licensing.
- Maintains awareness of and compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations and other safety regulations. Enforces safety standards. Maintains employee health records when mandated.
- Orders supplies and equipment. Evaluates new equipment and reagents for technical suitability and cost effectiveness. Performs cost analysis on major equipment purchases.
- Analyzes true cost of providing individual tests and other laboratory services. Recommends pricing of tests and other services based on this analysis.
- Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
- Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
- Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
- Assists management in budgeting, cost analysis, marketing, and managed care contracts.
- Participates in site specific daily operations, communications and patient flow.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science field
- Bachelors degree in Medical Technology preferred.
- Minimum five years experience in laboratory testing.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- ASCP or equivalent certification required.
- Current state licensure if required.
- Must be willing to travel to other sites as needed.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
