Regional Supervisor – Clinical Laboratory (Anatomic Pathology/Histology and Cytology)

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is actively hiring a Regional Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (Anatomic Pathology / Histology and Cytology) that will supervise and coordinate administrative functions of an Anatomic Pathology / Histology and Cytology Laboratory and provides technical guidance to primary caregivers with respect to clinical aspects of Anatomic Pathology / Histology and Cytology in the absence of the Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in development of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Assists in development of department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.
• Assists with capital equipment expenditure proposals, payment to reference laboratories, and other expenses and submits to Director for approval.
• Assists with ensuring provision of system-wide continuing education in Microbiology.
• Assists with facilitation and coordination of training of medical students, residents, and fellows as requested.
• Assists with laboratory medical directors collaboration at testing sites to assure compliance with quality, accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Assists with procurement activities including purchasing, receiving, storage, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies.

Maintains and establishes contractual services. Ensures proper procurement processes per MedStar standards are followed.

• Communicates with physicians and hospital laboratory staff regarding Microbiology issues. Facilitates coordination between Microbiology department staff and hospital-based staff members involved in Microbiology testing.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.

Ensures compliance with hospital / facility policies and procedures and governmental / accreditation regulations.

• Develops, maintains, and monitors comprehensive and effective operational manuals, records, and reports.
• Guides provision of training opportunities for medical professionals and provides for continual compliance with the educational program as it relates to clinical Microbiology.
• Keeps abreast of advances in Microbiology testing and hospital testing needs to assist with evaluation, recommendation and implementation of new technologies, as appropriate.
• Oversees the selection, training, orientation, and assignment of department staff. Assists in development of standards of performance, evaluates performance, and conducts performance management planning.

Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information.

• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital / facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required or
• equivalent. required

Experience

Supervisory experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory. required

Licenses and Certifications

Appropriate laboratory certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318.40 - $149,094.40