Technical Lab Supervisor | Microbiology/Virology Lab | Full-time | Days

Overview

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: DAYS

Days of Week: MONDAY-FRIDAY

Supervises the daily operations of the technical section(s) including work assignments, problem resolution, technical development and procedure implementation, inventory and purchasing. Performs evaluations and monitors competencies of technical staff. Ensures procedures and methods are performed according to section protocol and that quality assurance standards are met. Provides technical expertise in the use, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory instruments, equipment and reagents. Performs routine and specialized procedures as necessary and assumes further operational responsibility in absence of manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology; OR
• Bachelor Degree in a physical, chemical or biological science and five years experience/training as a Medical Technologist; OR
• 90 semester hours of science and completion of an AHCA approved training program
• Minimum of five years experience as a Medical Technologist is required of which one year in a lead or supervisory position is preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Must possess a current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor in the appropriate lab area or be eligible for a temporary license.
• ASCP certification is strongly preferred.
• Temporary licensure must be permanent within one year of accepting position; if not the position is automatically forfeited

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.