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Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 07492
Department: Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
This is an opportunity for the qualified candidate to supervise a high complexity laboratory at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health and meet the requirements of a technical supervisor in a high complexity lab. The Medical Laboratory Supervisor, working under the oversight of the Medical Laboratory Director and Medical Laboratory Manager, is responsible for performing a variety of routine and standardized Medical Laboratory tests using a variety of highly technical laboratory equipment. Responsibilities will also include long term and short-term planning, budget preparation and management, administrative and technical review of lab staff performance, budget preparation and management, quality assurance and proficiency testing, interpreting and responding to abnormal results, performing lab tests at all benches during personnel shortages, completing necessary reports and assuring compliance with CLIA requirements.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Some Thursday evening availability is required.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Considerable theoretical knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Thorough knowledge of the field of medical technology.
Considerable knowledge of disease pathophysiology as it relates to laboratory testing.
General knowledge of the operation of Medical Laboratory equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and procedures.
Ability to interpret abnormal results.
Ability to supervise and conduct management functions.
Ability to use a variety of laboratory equipment to perform a range of tests.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in medical technology, chemistry, or biological science and three years of laboratory experience in the assigned area.
A four-year degree outside of the relevant academic field plus additional years of relevant experience may also be considered.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Valid driver's license required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plans for new laboratory procedures, goals and objectives in response to new and existing medical service.
Reviews existing procedures and workflow and investigates alternative test methods and work processes.
Prepares and recommends the annual laboratory budget and monitors expenditures throughout the year.
Provides or arranges for on-the-job training for staff and submits requests for formal training.
Provides daily administrative and technical review of staff performance and production of the work area including all proficiency testing, quality control records and abnormal test results.
Prepares performance evaluations; makes recommendations to the supervisor on promotions, dismissals, and salary adjustments; and interviews applicants for vacant positions.
Performs testing at all benches during staff shortages.
Completes monthly statistical report on number of tests and percentage of positive results.
Performs related work as required.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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What best describes your level of education?
03
What field is your degree in?
04
How many years of laboratory training or experience do you have in a high complexity microbiology lab?
05
Do you have lab training or experience in the following high complexity testing: Chlamydia and gonorrhoeas molecular testing?
06
If you answered yes to the above question, what is the length of your training?
07
Are you certified as a Medical Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology?
08
Do you have a valid NC Driver's license?
Required Question
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 07492
Department: Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
This is an opportunity for the qualified candidate to supervise a high complexity laboratory at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health and meet the requirements of a technical supervisor in a high complexity lab. The Medical Laboratory Supervisor, working under the oversight of the Medical Laboratory Director and Medical Laboratory Manager, is responsible for performing a variety of routine and standardized Medical Laboratory tests using a variety of highly technical laboratory equipment. Responsibilities will also include long term and short-term planning, budget preparation and management, administrative and technical review of lab staff performance, budget preparation and management, quality assurance and proficiency testing, interpreting and responding to abnormal results, performing lab tests at all benches during personnel shortages, completing necessary reports and assuring compliance with CLIA requirements.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Some Thursday evening availability is required.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Considerable theoretical knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Thorough knowledge of the field of medical technology.
Considerable knowledge of disease pathophysiology as it relates to laboratory testing.
General knowledge of the operation of Medical Laboratory equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and procedures.
Ability to interpret abnormal results.
Ability to supervise and conduct management functions.
Ability to use a variety of laboratory equipment to perform a range of tests.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in medical technology, chemistry, or biological science and three years of laboratory experience in the assigned area.
A four-year degree outside of the relevant academic field plus additional years of relevant experience may also be considered.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Valid driver's license required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plans for new laboratory procedures, goals and objectives in response to new and existing medical service.
Reviews existing procedures and workflow and investigates alternative test methods and work processes.
Prepares and recommends the annual laboratory budget and monitors expenditures throughout the year.
Provides or arranges for on-the-job training for staff and submits requests for formal training.
Provides daily administrative and technical review of staff performance and production of the work area including all proficiency testing, quality control records and abnormal test results.
Prepares performance evaluations; makes recommendations to the supervisor on promotions, dismissals, and salary adjustments; and interviews applicants for vacant positions.
Performs testing at all benches during staff shortages.
Completes monthly statistical report on number of tests and percentage of positive results.
Performs related work as required.
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Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits.
01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes I understand and agree
- No I do not agree
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What best describes your level of education?
- Did not finish high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
03
What field is your degree in?
04
How many years of laboratory training or experience do you have in a high complexity microbiology lab?
- less than a year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 or more
05
Do you have lab training or experience in the following high complexity testing: Chlamydia and gonorrhoeas molecular testing?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered yes to the above question, what is the length of your training?
07
Are you certified as a Medical Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have a valid NC Driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
