Sup Clinical Pathology Services FT - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Supervises day-to-day operations of lab personnel, instrument implementation, and provides training and support for all employees as needed. Ensures compliance with any applicable GDCH, CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA, FDA and TJC guidelines and other regulatory agencies. Interfaces with the lab manager to implement and monitor all internal and external complaints. Routinely participates in the testing protocols of the laboratory section. Other duties include, but are not limited to payroll, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory and anything deemed necessary.
Job description
Job Summary
Supervises day-to-day operations of lab personnel, instrument implementation, and provides training and support for all employees as needed. Ensures compliance with any applicable GDCH, CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA, FDA and TJC guidelines and other regulatory agencies. Interfaces with the lab manager to implement and monitor all internal and external complaints. Routinely participates in the testing protocols of the laboratory section. Other duties include, but are not limited to payroll, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory and anything deemed necessary.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Manages the daily activities of department associates to ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory testing to assist physicians in providing patient care. Performs laboratory work schedules for the department to ensure adequate staffing.
- Collaboratively develops and implements technical orientation programs for new staff members. Ensures all standard operating procedures and practices adhere to Federal and regulatory agency standards (CLIA, CAP, GDCH, TJC and OSHA).
- Performs routine technologist duties and responsibilities during the shift to ensure validity of reported results and performance in accordance with department guidelines.
- Evaluates new instrumentation and procedures to maintain state of the art laboratory performance and capability monitoring opportunities for increase efficiency and cost containment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
- Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science or Bachelors General or Masters Other / Related Field-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or M(ASCP) - Microbiology - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Required Minimum Experience
Education clarification: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science or lab related field or Master's degree preferred. Required and Minimum 5 years general laboratory experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, General Science, or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years general laboratory experience
- MT(ASCP) or MT(AAB) or MT(AMT) or MLS(AMT) or MLS(ASCP) or MT(HEW) or M(ASCP) certification required upon hire
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.