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Supervisor, Special Coagulation
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 80 Blossom Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 10, 2025 | |
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Summary
Under the general direction of the Laboratory Managers and Medical Director, is responsible for staff orientation, training and competency assessment, and daily supervision of work activities of personnel. Does this position require patient care? No Essential Functions Provides daily supervision of technical, clerical, and service employees. Plans, organizes, delineates, and schedules duties and responsibilities of Laboratory staff in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager. Assists other technologists as needed in technical problems and interpretation of results. Determines priority of work at the laboratory, assuring timely completion of work. Is responsible for ordering and maintaining an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies. Maintains manuals on all Standard Operating Procedures and required records and reports. Responsible to assure staff adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Responsible for orientation, training and competency assessments, assuring staff: Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Education Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required Experience lab experience 3-5 years required and supervisory experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action. - Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement. - Must have relatively high level of analytical ability to work with complex instrumentation, resolve technical equipment problems, relate test results to normal and pathological states, and interpret quality control data. - Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control. - Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques. - Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately. - Detailed knowledge of applicable federal, state and accreditation requirements. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Advanced computer skills. - Comprehensive understanding of test principles, equipment operation and computer system operations. - Make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions in conjunction with lab leadership. - Must be able to perform as a senior team member, providing direction and guidance to less experienced technologists. - Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication to lab leadership when issues are identified. - Must be able to perform as a team member. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients. Physical Requirements The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |
