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Lab Supervisor - Molecular Infectious

Quest Diagnostics
Chantilly, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago

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Qualifications

  • Required Work Experience:
  • Four (4) to six (6) years full-time experience as a medical technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory.
  • Preferred Work Experience:
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
  • Knowledge:
  • Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
  • Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
  • Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients.
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
  • Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field (Required)
  • Licenses and Certifications

Skills:

  • Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients.
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
  • Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology (Preferred)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field (Required)
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • ASCP Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
  • Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff including interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
  • Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
  • Check/approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
  • Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
  • Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
  • Completes special projects as requested - surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
  • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
  • Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
  • Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
  • Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
  • Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology (Preferred)
  • ASCP Certification (Preferred)

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