Technical Supervisor Clinical Lab / Full-time in Santa Fe, NM

POSITION SUMMARY: Plans, directs, organizes, maintains, and oversees the daily operation of the Laboratory Department in accordance with accepted standards and practices to meet the needs of the patients and hospital.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science of Medical Technology required, completion of a recognized program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required. Must meet CLIA ‘88 requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined in the Federal Register, Vol. 57; #40, Subpart 493.1489.

SKILLS: Supervisory, teaching, effective communication skills.  Read and write English.  Laboratory instrumentation operation skills required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum four years in a clinical laboratory as a CLS, MT. Two years Supervisory experience required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

- Responsible to:       Laboratory Director

- Provides supervision to:  Lead Scientists, CLS/CLT, Clerical and Lab Assistant Staff.

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogens - C:           (Routine exposure in daily duties.) Exposed to potentially infectious material on a regular basis and is part of the expected job task.

May be required to wear gloves, laboratory coat, facemask, and goggles. Exposed to carcinogenic, hazardous and flammable chemicals; biohazardous and radioactive materials; sharp needles and blades; infectious specimens; toxic fumes and mental stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:          May be required to work other than a standard shift as dictated by workload, staffing, and equipment failure. Standing, sitting, and/or ambulating for the entire shift assigned. Prefer the ability to move Laboratory supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.