Assistant Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides leadership in administrative and technical functions for area of responsibility to assist in fulfillment of department’s mission.

Position: Assistant Supervisor

Department: Laboratory Admin, Codman Square

Schedule: 40 Hours

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• High volume laboratory experience needed, to assist supervisor in implementation of new instruments, methodologies and tests to enhance laboratory operations.

• Assists supervisor in training staff in new methodologies.

• Assists supervisor in maintaining the policy and Procedure Manuals, Standard Operating Manuals and Quality Control Manuals in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Facilitates documentation of annual staff review.

• Provides leadership role in promoting flexibility of staff to accept changes of duty, situation and/or schedule to enhance productivity of the department.

• Ensures smooth and efficient operations of the department with a minimum of direction from the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS ​

EDUCATION:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medial Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor's degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

• Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred.

• Equivalent agency is defined as an agency that requires a degree in science from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an examination for certification. Such agencies include but are not limited to ASCP, NCA, American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Health Education and Welfare (HEW), and American Society of Microbiologists (AMT).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 year's experience in specific area of charge or generalist experience.

• For Blood Bank, 3 years of experience in Blood Bank is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires the analytic abilities to perform and review highly complex testing as defined under CLIA '88, to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments and so forth; and to assist in developing sound policies and procedures.

• Work requires the manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.

• Work requires interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain effective contacts with physicians and patient care areas, and to provide effective leadership for personnel as assigned.

• Work requires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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