Supervisor, Medical Technologist - GCRB Lab

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor, Medical Technologists provides leadership and supervision for clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Supervises, orients, trains, evaluates, and monitors on-the-job performance of staff responsible for performing microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.
2. Verifies identification of specimen with physician’s orders.
3. Prepares specimen for testing and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
4. Supervises all research and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
5. Assists in monitoring staff productivity and quality of work through proactive reviews of attendance and scheduling accuracy.
6. Initiates performance management processes that address on-going performance issues.
7. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action and provides supervision to laboratory subordinates in resolution of similar problems.
8. Runs quality-control tests according to procedure and maintains appropriate data recording.
9. Seeks help from the section head and documents actions taken.
10. Performs and reviews quality controls in testing and decides whether results are within acceptable ranges.
11. Advises technologists and other healthcare providers on proper methods of collection of specimens.
12. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Performance Management: Ability to set performance goals, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and effectively delegate tasks.
• Training & Development: Providing employee training and motivation to enhance skills.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

 

Department Specific Functions

1.      Manage laboratory supply orders and inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability and efficient inventory control.

2.      Oversee equipment qualifications and process validations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.

3.      Perform periodic tasks and activities assigned by the Quality Assurance (QA) Team.

4.      Oversee the Proficiency Testing (PT) program, including enrollment, submission of results, and assignment of testing responsibilities to technologists on a rotational basis.

5.      Review Proficiency Testing evaluation reports and initiate investigations for any unacceptable results, performance issues, or identified bias, in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

6.      Implement and monitor the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address laboratory quality issues and ensure continuous improvement.

7.      Investigate and take appropriate action in response to shifts, trends, or bias identified in Quality Control (QC) results.

8.      Review laboratory documentation and records to ensure compliance with Data Integrity principles and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

9.      Maintain laboratory documentation and records in an organized, inspection-ready condition for regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, and internal audits.

10.  Review laboratory policies and procedures, monitor their implementation, and ensure staff compliance with established requirements and practices.

11.  Cover bench as needed.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff