About this opportunity
Northeast Georgia Health System lists this Medical Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology - Weekday Shifts opportunity in gainesville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Category
Allied Health
Work Shift/Schedule
10 Hr Morning - Afternoon
About the Role
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Job Summary
Responsible for the technical personnel management in the department. Maintains quality assurance standards and fiscal control. The position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population‑specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. The Braselton incumbent will be required to perform the duties of a Medical Technologist as outlined in job description 61106 as staffing circumstances dictate to maintain Quest for Excellence Standards.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
Educational Requirements: Medical Technology training from an accredited school and successful completion of an examination approved by ASCP, NCA, AAB, HEW, or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of lab experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or certifications.
Preferred Educational Requirements.
Preferred Experience.
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technical expertise in Medical Technology.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Responsible for organization and overall management of the section to ensure quality patient care. Oversees staff training, performs personnel counseling, monitors performance through reviews, assists in hiring, termination, and other personnel management duties. Supervises completion of work according to department policy and established time frame with less than three discrepancies per year as documented by variance report. Completes all reports within established time frames: success, CAP W.L.V., work schedules, etc.
Prioritizes work and handles problems and complaints for the area. Investigates complaints and concerns that might affect staff. Communicates with laboratory managers or other responsible persons about problems and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Prioritizes work by defined lab criteria in a timely manner.
Responsible for maintaining records according to rules and regulations of CAP, GDHR, and DNV to maintain Laboratory Accreditation. Maintains records and documentation as specified by Chief Technologist and Laboratory Manager. Consults with Laboratory Manager, pathologist, or Chief Technologist on questionable lab results with no more than three documented variances per year. Reviews daily Quality Control.
Maintains commitment to continued professional growth and development. Presents or assists with one education program per year. Attends all in‑services.
Meets departmental goals which are developed to assist the Medical Center in achieving established institutional goals.
Other duties as assigned. Maintains working knowledge of the different areas of the section to assist as needed. Serves as a source of knowledge. Performs analysis according to established criteria for quality assurance. Provides at least one documented suggestion for quality improvement in the laboratory.
Physical Demands
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31‑65% of time.
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31‑65% of time.
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66‑100% of time.
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0‑30%.
Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0‑30%.
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0‑30%.
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31‑65%.
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding.
Job Requires: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Worksite address
gainesville, GA, 30501, US
Who can apply
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