Medical Technologist Supervisor (MT or MLS) - Pathology Support Services - ECU Health

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

Medical Technologist Supervisors oversee the operation of the ECU Health Dept. of Pathology during times when ECU Health lab managers are not on site. The MT Supervisor serves as the General Supervisor as defined by CLIA-88 Federal Regulations.

As a MT Supervisor, you will:

1. Provide supervision for specimen acquisition, transport, computer staff, and tech areas. Monitor staffing (review schedules to detect staffing problems) and triage of personnel on breaks and meal periods. Will maintain effective communication within and between shifts as well as monitoring the quality of service on evening and night shifts. Aids in the evaluation of personnel in concert with the Section Managers and Medical Staff. Provide assistance to the Education Coordinator with inservicing of personnel on evening shifts.

1. Make sure the hospital resources are used efficiently and effectively. May supplement the technical staff at the bench when appropriate. Notify laboratory administrator, section managers, and pathologists of unusual problems. Ensure that laboratory and hospital personnel policies are enforced and assist in the coordination of disaster situations. Provide assistance in orientation of staff and in the evaluation of personnel for clinical ladder promotions. Assist with troubleshooting problems in the tech departments and monitors the safety of the working environment and refers suggestions and observations to the safety committee. Helps manage complaints from the nursing staff and medical staff about pathology services, and passes this information on to the laboratory administrator and management staff. May be responsible for selected computer operation functions, as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution

• Bachelor's degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, obtained within or in addition to the degree is also acceptable

• 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency

Other Information

• 40 hours a week

• Wednesday - Tuesday (8 pm - 7:30 am)

• Rotating a 7 on - 7 off work schedule

• Great Benefits

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition