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Form of work Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences or related field and either a certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP) or Histotechnologist, HTL (ASCP), Histotechnician, HT (ASCP), Cytotechnologist, CT (ASCP), SCT (ASCP) or related field. 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist/CLSLIA with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Must be qualified as a Technical Supervisor as defined by CLIA regulations. Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.
Job Duties
Manage and direct the daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through appropriate delegation, technical skills training, and work supervision. Supervisors screen and assign workload. Oversee the work of laboratory personnel performing routine testing including planned laboratory work, evaluating performance and handling any procedural or technical problems that may occur.
Supervisors will take measures to keep the laboratory running efficiently by developing and implementing quality control programs , preparing technical reports on lab activity and designing efficient work schedules for personnel.
Manage staff in accordance with organization\'s policies and applicable regulations. Counsel, train and coach laboratory staff. Directs the management of sections, human resources and employee relations. Responsibilities include appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
Approve actions on human resources issues. Foster a unified culture and facilitate collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and teamwork. Participate in initiatives to improve employee engagement to positively impact operational results, customer satisfaction and employee retention.
Assist in the creation and revision of laboratory policies and technical procedures. Maintain appropriate control and quality assurance procedures. Ensure compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Services quality assurance and safety requirements. Accountable for adherence to state and federal rules and regulations; ensures compliance with CAP, AABB, TJC, federal, state and local agencies.
Keep abreast of new technical developments. Assist with implementation of new tests, equipment, programs and/or procedures in the assigned area(s) as needed. Supervisors learn new laboratory procedures and techniques and introduce them to their team. Accountable for on-going training and professional development of staff.
Meet regularly with staff, technical directors and senior management to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Assist in developing performance standards. Monitor work, develop staff skills and evaluate performance.
Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. Reruns work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluates methodology and makes recommended changes to assist in test interpretation. Determines if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated. Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences or related field and either a certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP) or Histotechnologist, HTL (ASCP), Histotechnician, HT (ASCP), Cytotechnologist, CT (ASCP), SCT (ASCP) or related field. 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist/CLSLIA with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Must be qualified as a Technical Supervisor as defined by CLIA regulations. Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.
Job Duties
Manage and direct the daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through appropriate delegation, technical skills training, and work supervision. Supervisors screen and assign workload. Oversee the work of laboratory personnel performing routine testing including planned laboratory work, evaluating performance and handling any procedural or technical problems that may occur.
Supervisors will take measures to keep the laboratory running efficiently by developing and implementing quality control programs , preparing technical reports on lab activity and designing efficient work schedules for personnel.
Manage staff in accordance with organization\'s policies and applicable regulations. Counsel, train and coach laboratory staff. Directs the management of sections, human resources and employee relations. Responsibilities include appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
Approve actions on human resources issues. Foster a unified culture and facilitate collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and teamwork. Participate in initiatives to improve employee engagement to positively impact operational results, customer satisfaction and employee retention.
Assist in the creation and revision of laboratory policies and technical procedures. Maintain appropriate control and quality assurance procedures. Ensure compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Services quality assurance and safety requirements. Accountable for adherence to state and federal rules and regulations; ensures compliance with CAP, AABB, TJC, federal, state and local agencies.
Keep abreast of new technical developments. Assist with implementation of new tests, equipment, programs and/or procedures in the assigned area(s) as needed. Supervisors learn new laboratory procedures and techniques and introduce them to their team. Accountable for on-going training and professional development of staff.
Meet regularly with staff, technical directors and senior management to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Assist in developing performance standards. Monitor work, develop staff skills and evaluate performance.
Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. Reruns work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluates methodology and makes recommended changes to assist in test interpretation. Determines if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated. Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
