Lab Department Supervisor Bacteriology - Day Shift - (Un-VA-Manassas - 20113)

Minimum Education: Associate
Jobcode: 236302
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Virginias Northern Neck, is a peninsula nestled between the Potomac and the Rappahannock Rivers and spilling into the Chesapeake Bay. George Washington simply called it the Garden of Virginia. Just a short drive from Washington DC, Richmond, Pennsylvania and Norfolk, the Northern Neck is rich in history on both the land and the water. Little has changed since Colonial times. Large working farms and historic villages abound with folklore and history. Take the wine trail or antique tour while you enjoy a day or weekend. But most of all, enjoy the timeless appeal and rural charm of Virginia. This is a great place to live. Our medical center provides state-of-the art medical care for residents in a growing community. Come and be part of a dynamic facility whose goal is to be the best -- in the exceptional care we provide and in the workplace we offer. To accomplish our goal, we hire only the best.We are seeking a Department Supervisor for Bacteriology. Must be ASCP with a have Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology a Minimum four (4) years medical technologist experience including bacteriology and Minimum two (2) years relevant supervisory experience preferred in bacteriology. This is a Monday thru Friday Day Shift. This position is accountable to manage the daily activities of the assigned department to ensure timely, quality patient testing and reports aiding physicians in the diagnosis and provision of quality patient care. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public, and our co-workers.Essential Functions & Responsibilities (include percentage of time spent on each): 1. Manages the daily activities of department Associates to ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory testing to assist physicians in providing patient care. 2. Performs routine technologist duties and responsibilities during the shift to ensure validity of reported results and performance in accordance with department guidelines. 3. Monitors department quality control to maintain effective operation of instrumentation and quality of reported test results and to meet accreditation standards. 4. Evaluates abnormal and routine test results and resolves instrumentation problems to ensure validity of reported results in accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines. 5. Performs leadership/supervisory functions in support of departmental and hospital goals. 6. Evaluates new instrumentation and procedures to maintain state of the art laboratory performance and capability monitoring opportunities for increase efficiency and cost containment. 7. Collaboratively develops and implements technical orientation programs for new Associates and coordinates continuing education to ensure quality Associate development. 8. Performs laboratory work schedules for the department to ensure adequate staffing. 9. Ensures all standard operating procedures and practices adhere to Federal and regulatory agency standards (CLIA, CAP, AABB, JCAHO, OSHA).10. Assists management and Quality Assurance Coordinator in all performance improvement and quality assurance activities for the department.11. Performs other duties as assigned.We offer a great place to work, excellent SALARIES and benefits - Call us before this job is filled!