Supervisor, Clinical Pathology

Job Summary

We are seeking a Supervisor for our Clinical Pathology team at our Safety Assessment site located in Spencerville, OH.

Responsible for performing and reviewing all ordered parameters.  Proficient in all areas of Clinical Pathology Department.  Train clinical pathology technicians and coordinate clinical pathology studies.  Initiate, test, and validate new standard operation procedures and equipment.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Maintain proficient knowledge of hematology including blood slide differential and reticulocyte counts, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis and fecal analysis.
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all clinical pathology analyzers.
• Maintain proficient knowledge on testing new procedures and standard operation procedures; establish new methods and procedures.
• Oversee training of clinical pathology technicians.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Provide direct daily supervision and review work of assigned departmental employees to ensure accuracy and to ensure adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols.]  Schedule and prioritize workload of group members.
• Assist in the interview and selection of qualified non-exempt personnel.  Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions and raises.  Partner with Human Resources and departmental management to assist in the handling of disciplinary issues.  Draft appropriate personnel action paperwork.
• Identify training and development needs of direct reports.  Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of departmental training programs; ensure that direct reports receive departmental orientation and necessary on-the-job training.  Oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records.
• Monitor performance of direct reports.  Provide regular coaching and counseling.  Assist in preparation and delivery of salary and performance reviews of direct reports.
• Schedule overtime as authorized.  Review and approve timecards.  Coordinate vacation/time off schedules.
• Recommend short-range operating objectives, organizational structure of direct reports and staffing requirements.  Assist in the development of a departmental plan for backup and succession of key technical personnel.
• May assist in development of departmental budget.
• Ensure optimum performance of group function.  Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and communication of departmental systems and SOPs.  Assist in the development and communication of job descriptions for subordinate positions.
• Ensure that departmental equipment is maintained in good working condition and that departmental area(s) are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.  
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The starting pay for this position is 70k.  Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to experience, skills, education, certifications, and locations.

Job Qualifications

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education:  Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent desired.  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent desired with a Medical Technology discipline preferred.
• Experience:  3-5 years of experience in a clinical pathology laboratory desired.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:  MT or MLT with certification or certification eligible preferred (ASCP or HEW).
• Other:  Demonstrated leadership and word processing skills.  Effective organizational and verbal skills. 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands to handle glassware, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and type at a computer.
• Occasionally stoops and bends.
• Frequently lifts and moves up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently uses a microscope.
• Stands/walks for up to 90% of the workday (varies).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly wears protective clothing (scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves).
• Regularly works with biohazards.
• Occasionally works with sharp objects (e.g., needles).
• Occasionally works with known and unknown toxins and chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.